{"id":2680,"date":"2025-07-13T11:23:23","date_gmt":"2025-07-13T09:23:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/?page_id=2680"},"modified":"2025-07-25T09:30:02","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T07:30:02","slug":"after-2-years-of-illness","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/ontslag\/na-2-jaar-ziekte\/","title":{"rendered":"Dismissal long-term incapacity"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"cs-content\" class=\"cs-content\"><div class=\"x-section e2680-e1 m22g-0 m22g-1 m22g-2 m22g-3\"><div class=\"x-bg\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"x-bg-layer-lower-image\"><\/div><div class=\"x-bg-layer-upper-color\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-div x-container max width e2680-e2 m22g-a m22g-b m22g-c m22g-d m22g-e\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e2680-e3 m22g-q m22g-r m22g-s m22g-t m22g-u m22g-v m22g-w m22g-x m22g-1e m22g-1f\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e2680-e4 m22g-1y m22g-1z m22g-20 m22g-21 m22g-22 m22g-23\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2680-e5 m22g-2l m22g-2m m22g-2n m22g-2o m22g-2p m22g-2q m22g-2r m22g-2s m22g-2t\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h1 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Dismissal after 2 years of illness: timeline with tool &amp; your rights explained<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2680-e6 m22g-3y m22g-3z m22g-40 m22g-41 m22g-42 m22g-43 banner-description\"><p>Can your employer fire you after 2 years of illness? The uncertainty increases for many people in these cases. You wonder what your rights are, what steps your employer can take and what you yourself can do to improve the situation. We explain everything to you in this article.<\/p><\/div><a class=\"x-anchor x-anchor-button e2680-e7 m22g-4k m22g-4l m22g-4m m22g-4n get-started\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/resign\/after-2-years-of-illness\/#tijdlijn\"><div class=\"x-anchor-content\"><div class=\"x-anchor-text\"><span class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">Go directly to timeline<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><div class=\"x-text x-content e2680-e8 m22g-3z m22g-40 m22g-42 m22g-43 m22g-44 banner-description\"><\/div><figure class=\"x-div x-container max width e2680-e9 m22g-a m22g-b m22g-e m22g-f m22g-g\"><div class=\"x-div e2680-e10 m22g-a m22g-b m22g-c m22g-d m22g-e m22g-h m22g-i m22g-j m22g-7\"><div class=\"x-anchor x-anchor-toggle has-graphic e2680-e11 m22g-4l m22g-4n m22g-4o m22g-8\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" data-x-toggle=\"1\" data-x-toggleable=\"e2680-e11\" data-x-toggle-overlay=\"1\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;durationBase&quot;:&quot;300ms&quot;}\" aria-controls=\"e2680-e11-modal\" 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class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><p class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">What compensation are you entitled to upon dismissal?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e2680-e19 m22g-1y m22g-1z m22g-20 m22g-21 m22g-22 m22g-24 m22g-27 m22g-28\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline has-graphic x-hide-md x-hide-sm x-hide-xs e2680-e20 m22g-2l m22g-2m m22g-2o m22g-2q m22g-2v m22g-2w m22g-2x m22g-2y m22g-2z m22g-30 m22g-31 m22g-32 m22g-33\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><span class=\"x-graphic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"x-icon x-graphic-child x-graphic-icon x-graphic-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xe5ce;\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!DOCTYPE html>\n<html lang=\"nl\">\n<head>\n    <meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\n    <meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\">\n    <style>\n        .input-container {\n            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14px;\n            color: black;\n            flex: 1;\n            min-width: 120px;\n        }\n\n        .input-container i {\n            margin-right: 8px;\n            color: #4caf50;\n        }\n    <\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body>\n\n<div class=\"input-container\">\n    <i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\"><\/i>\n    <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Months in service\">\n<\/div>\n\n<script src=\"https:\/\/kit.fontawesome.com\/a076d05399.js\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\n\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\n<\/div><div class=\"x-col e2680-e25 m22g-1y m22g-1z m22g-20 m22g-21 m22g-22 m22g-29\"><a class=\"x-anchor x-anchor-button e2680-e26 m22g-4k m22g-4l m22g-4m m22g-4n get-started\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/transition-allowance\/calculate-severance-pay\/\"><div class=\"x-anchor-content\"><div class=\"x-anchor-text\"><span class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">Calculate<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e2680-e27 m22g-0 m22g-1 m22g-5 m22g-6\"><div class=\"x-div x-container max width e2680-e28 m22g-a m22g-b m22g-c m22g-d m22g-e\"><div class=\"x-row e2680-e29 m22g-q m22g-r m22g-s m22g-t m22g-x m22g-14 m22g-16 m22g-17 m22g-1e m22g-1j\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e2680-e30 m22g-1y m22g-1z m22g-22 m22g-2a\"><div class=\"x-bg\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"x-bg-layer-lower-color\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-row e2680-e31 m22g-q m22g-r m22g-s m22g-t m22g-u m22g-w m22g-z m22g-18 m22g-1k\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e2680-e32 m22g-1y m22g-1z m22g-20 m22g-21 m22g-22\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline has-graphic e2680-e33 m22g-2l m22g-2m m22g-2o m22g-2q m22g-2v m22g-2w m22g-2z m22g-30 m22g-33 m22g-34 m22g-35 m22g-36 m22g-37\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><span class=\"x-graphic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"x-icon x-graphic-child x-graphic-icon x-graphic-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf153;\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><p class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Dismissal after 2 years of illness - what do you need to know?<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline has-graphic e2680-e34 m22g-2m m22g-2o m22g-2w m22g-2z m22g-30 m22g-31 m22g-32 m22g-33 m22g-36 m22g-37 m22g-38 m22g-39 m22g-3a m22g-3b m22g-3c m22g-3d m22g-3e\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><span class=\"x-graphic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"x-icon x-graphic-child x-graphic-icon x-graphic-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf00c;\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><p class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">After exactly 104 weeks, your dismissal protection expires. This means that your employer can dismiss you after this period. But note that this does not apply automatically.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline has-graphic e2680-e35 m22g-2m m22g-2o m22g-2w m22g-2z m22g-30 m22g-31 m22g-32 m22g-33 m22g-36 m22g-37 m22g-39 m22g-3a m22g-3b m22g-3c m22g-3d m22g-3e m22g-3f\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><span class=\"x-graphic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"x-icon x-graphic-child x-graphic-icon x-graphic-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf00c;\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><p class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Your employer has two options after 104 weeks: offer a settlement agreement or request your dismissal from the UWV.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline has-graphic e2680-e36 m22g-2m m22g-2o m22g-2w m22g-2z m22g-30 m22g-31 m22g-32 m22g-33 m22g-36 m22g-37 m22g-39 m22g-3a m22g-3b m22g-3c m22g-3d m22g-3e m22g-3f\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><span class=\"x-graphic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"x-icon x-graphic-child x-graphic-icon x-graphic-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf00c;\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><p class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">You are always entitled to transfer compensation in the event of dismissal, regardless of whether you are still sick or have already reported back to work better.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline has-graphic e2680-e37 m22g-2m m22g-2o m22g-2w m22g-2z m22g-30 m22g-31 m22g-32 m22g-33 m22g-36 m22g-37 m22g-39 m22g-3a m22g-3b m22g-3c m22g-3d m22g-3e m22g-3f\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><span class=\"x-graphic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"x-icon x-graphic-child x-graphic-icon x-graphic-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf00c;\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><p class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Negotiating with your employer is often an option. This can get you out of the competition better than if your dismissal is requested through the UWV.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e2680-e38 m22g-1y m22g-1z m22g-20 m22g-21 m22g-22\"><span class=\"x-image x-hide-md x-hide-sm x-hide-xs e2680-e39 m22g-4t\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Ontwerp-zonder-titel-1.png\" width=\"592\" height=\"582\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-row e2680-e40 m22g-q m22g-s m22g-t m22g-x m22g-14 m22g-16 m22g-17 m22g-19 m22g-1e m22g-1l equal-height\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col x-hide-md x-hide-sm x-hide-xs e2680-e41 m22g-1y m22g-1z m22g-20 m22g-21 m22g-22 m22g-2b equal-height\"><div class=\"x-div x-container max width e2680-e42 m22g-a m22g-b m22g-d m22g-g m22g-k\"><div class=\"x-row e2680-e43 m22g-q m22g-r m22g-s m22g-t m22g-u m22g-z m22g-11 m22g-12 m22g-1a m22g-1g m22g-1m\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e2680-e44 m22g-1y m22g-1z m22g-20 m22g-21 m22g-22\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2680-e45 m22g-2m m22g-2o m22g-39 m22g-3g m22g-3h m22g-3i m22g-3j\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<p class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Table of contents<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e2680-e46 m22g-q m22g-r m22g-s m22g-t m22g-u m22g-z m22g-1b m22g-1n m22g-1o\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e2680-e47 m22g-1y m22g-1z m22g-21 m22g-22 m22g-2c\"><hr class=\"x-line e2680-e48 m22g-4v x-line-progress\"\/><hr class=\"x-line e2680-e49 m22g-4w\"\/><\/div><div class=\"x-col e2680-e50 m22g-1y m22g-1z m22g-20 m22g-22 m22g-2d m22g-2e\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e2680-e51 m22g-40 m22g-41 m22g-45 m22g-46\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/resign\/after-2-years-of-illness\/#2-jaar-termijn\">When does the 2-year term begin and end?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2680-e52 m22g-3z m22g-40 m22g-41 m22g-46 m22g-47\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/resign\/after-2-years-of-illness\/#rechten-na-2-jaar\">What are your rights after 2 years of illness?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2680-e53 m22g-3z m22g-40 m22g-41 m22g-46 m22g-47\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/resign\/after-2-years-of-illness\/#ontslagroutes\">The two dismissal routes: the VSO or UWV<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2680-e54 m22g-3z m22g-40 m22g-41 m22g-46 m22g-47\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/resign\/after-2-years-of-illness\/#tijdlijn\">Timeline: what happens when?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2680-e55 m22g-3z m22g-40 m22g-41 m22g-46 m22g-47\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/resign\/after-2-years-of-illness\/#voorwaarden-ontslag\">Conditions for dismissal by your employer<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2680-e56 m22g-3z m22g-40 m22g-41 m22g-46 m22g-47\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/resign\/after-2-years-of-illness\/#onderhandelen\">Negotiating your resignation: how and what?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2680-e57 m22g-3z m22g-40 m22g-41 m22g-46 m22g-47\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/resign\/after-2-years-of-illness\/#speciale-situaties\">Special situations: wage sanctions and dormant employment<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2680-e58 m22g-3z m22g-40 m22g-41 m22g-46 m22g-47\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/resign\/after-2-years-of-illness\/#wia-uitkering\">WIA benefit and dismissal<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2680-e59 m22g-3z m22g-40 m22g-41 m22g-46 m22g-47\"><ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/resign\/after-2-years-of-illness\/#conclusie\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e2680-e60 m22g-1y m22g-1z m22g-20 m22g-21 m22g-22\"><div class=\"x-row e2680-e61 m22g-q m22g-t m22g-u m22g-16 m22g-1c m22g-1p m22g-1q\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><figure class=\"x-col e2680-e62 m22g-1y m22g-1z m22g-21 m22g-2f m22g-2g\"><span class=\"x-image e2680-e63 m22g-4t m22g-4u m22g-9\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mickey-Heimans-JPG-Adviseur-Leeuwendaal-klein.jpeg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" alt=\"Mickey Heimans - Legal expert, HR adviser\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><span class=\"x-image e2680-e64 m22g-4t m22g-4u m22g-9\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mickey-Heimans-JPG-Adviseur-Leeuwendaal-klein.jpeg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" alt=\"Mickey Heimans - Legal expert, HR adviser\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/figure><div class=\"x-col e2680-e65 m22g-1y m22g-1z m22g-20 m22g-21 m22g-22\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2680-e66 m22g-2l m22g-2m m22g-2o m22g-2p m22g-2q m22g-2z m22g-3c m22g-3k m22g-3l m22g-3m\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><span class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Verified by Mickey Heimans<\/span>\n<span class=\"x-text-content-text-subheadline\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Dismissal lawyer<br \/>Last updated: 14\/07\/2025<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"2-jaar-termijn\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2680-e67 m22g-2m m22g-2o m22g-2p m22g-2q m22g-2z m22g-39 m22g-3a m22g-3b m22g-3j m22g-3k m22g-3n m22g-3o\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">The 2-year deadline: when does dismissal protection end?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2680-e68 m22g-40 m22g-41 m22g-48 m22g-49 m22g-4a m22g-4b m22g-4c m22g-4d m22g-4e\"><p>The period of two years (104 weeks) of illness is the starting point for the dismissal protection you have as an employee. After that, your employer can terminate your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/resign\/\">resign<\/a> apply to the UWV. But when exactly does this deadline start and when does it end?<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2680-e69 m22g-2m m22g-2o m22g-2p m22g-2q m22g-2z m22g-39 m22g-3a m22g-3b m22g-3j m22g-3k m22g-3p m22g-3q\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Start of illness period<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2680-e70 m22g-40 m22g-41 m22g-48 m22g-49 m22g-4a m22g-4b m22g-4c m22g-4d m22g-4e\"><p>Your sickness period starts on the first day you report sick to your employer. This is an important moment, because from this date the counting of the 104 weeks starts. It does not matter here whether you are fully or partially ill.<\/p><\/div><div id=\"op-staande-voet\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2680-e71 m22g-2m m22g-2o m22g-2p m22g-2q m22g-2z m22g-39 m22g-3a m22g-3b m22g-3j m22g-3k m22g-3p m22g-3q\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Interruption of illness period<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2680-e72 m22g-40 m22g-41 m22g-48 m22g-49 m22g-4a m22g-4b m22g-4c m22g-4d m22g-4e\"><p>Did you fully recover and return to work for four weeks or more during the 2-year period? Then the 104-week period resets when you report sick again.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2680-e73 m22g-2m m22g-2o m22g-2p m22g-2q m22g-2z m22g-39 m22g-3a m22g-3b m22g-3j m22g-3k m22g-3p m22g-3q\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Practical example of interruption of sickness period<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2680-e74 m22g-40 m22g-41 m22g-48 m22g-49 m22g-4a m22g-4b m22g-4c m22g-4d m22g-4e\"><p>A real-life example from our experience with a client where the interruption was not included in the dismissal request went as follows:<\/p>\n<p>A client with burnout symptoms was working fully again for 6 weeks after 9 months of illness. When she fell out again, a new two-year period began. This gave her another two-year layoff protection.<\/p>\n<p>However, her employer indicated after 2 years that the period of illness was already 2 years, when it was not due to the interruption of the illness period. He could not complete the dismissal in the dismissal application to the UWV.<\/p><\/div><div id=\"voordelen-nadelen-ontslag-wederzijds-goedvinden\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2680-e75 m22g-2m m22g-2o m22g-2p m22g-2q m22g-2z m22g-39 m22g-3a m22g-3b m22g-3j m22g-3k m22g-3p m22g-3q\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">End of dismissal protection<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2680-e76 m22g-40 m22g-41 m22g-48 m22g-49 m22g-4a m22g-4b m22g-4c m22g-4d m22g-4e\"><p>After exactly 104 weeks of illness, your dismissal protection expires. This does not mean that you are automatically dismissed, but it does mean that your employer has the option to start dismissal proceedings from then on.<\/p>\n<p>Important: employment does not end automatically. Your employer must have 'actively' dismissed you and followed all legal procedures in doing so.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e2680-e77 m22g-4w\"\/><div class=\"x-row e2680-e78 m22g-q m22g-r m22g-s m22g-t m22g-u m22g-z m22g-11 m22g-12 m22g-1a m22g-1g m22g-1r\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e2680-e79 m22g-1y m22g-1z m22g-22 m22g-2e m22g-2h\"><div class=\"x-grid x-container max width e2680-e80 m22g-4x\"><div class=\"x-cell e2680-e81 m22g-4y m22g-4z\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2680-e82 m22g-2m m22g-2o m22g-2q m22g-2s m22g-2z m22g-39 m22g-3b m22g-3f m22g-3i m22g-3r m22g-3s\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<p class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">View <span style=\"color: #000000;\">our e-<\/span>book: resignation, now what? <span style=\"color: #008000;\">Free<\/span> with roadmap!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><a class=\"x-anchor x-anchor-button e2680-e83 m22g-4m m22g-4n m22g-4p get-started\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/ebook.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/ontslag-en-nu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><div class=\"x-anchor-content\"><div class=\"x-anchor-text\"><span class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">View e-book<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"x-cell e2680-e84 m22g-4y m22g-50\"><span class=\"x-image e2680-e85 m22g-4t\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Kopie-van-Ontwerp-zonder-titel-2.png\" width=\"617\" height=\"606\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"rechten-na-2-jaar\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2680-e86 m22g-2m m22g-2o m22g-2p m22g-2q m22g-2z m22g-39 m22g-3a m22g-3b m22g-3j m22g-3k m22g-3o m22g-3p\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Your rights after 2 years of illness<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2680-e87 m22g-40 m22g-41 m22g-48 m22g-49 m22g-4a m22g-4b m22g-4c m22g-4d m22g-4e\"><p>As an employee, you still have rights (and obligations) even after 2 years of illness. It is important that you know these so that you do not end up at an unnecessary disadvantage.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2680-e88 m22g-2m m22g-2o m22g-2p m22g-2q m22g-2z m22g-30 m22g-39 m22g-3a m22g-3b m22g-3j m22g-3p m22g-3q\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Right to careful treatment<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2680-e89 m22g-40 m22g-41 m22g-48 m22g-49 m22g-4a m22g-4b m22g-4c m22g-4d m22g-4e\"><p>As indicated above, your employer may not just throw you out on the street. Even after 2 years of illness, a careful procedure must be followed to complete the dismissal. Specifically, this means:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You should be informed in good time about your employer's plans to dismiss you<\/li>\n<li>There must be a rationale for the dismissal and it must be made known<\/li>\n<li>You will have a chance to express your views during the dismissal process<\/li>\n<li>The notice period must be respected (otherwise you will get into trouble with the UWV)<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2680-e90 m22g-2m m22g-2o m22g-2p m22g-2q m22g-2z m22g-39 m22g-3a m22g-3b m22g-3j m22g-3k m22g-3p m22g-3q\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Right to transitional compensation<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2680-e91 m22g-40 m22g-41 m22g-48 m22g-49 m22g-4a m22g-4b m22g-4c m22g-4d m22g-4e\"><p>Upon dismissal after 2 years of illness, you have <strong>always<\/strong> right to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/transition-allowance\/\">transition allowance<\/a>. This applies regardless of whether you are still sick at the time of dismissal.<\/p>\n<p>The amount of this compensation is determined by law and depends on your years of service and salary. You can easily calculate it with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/transition-allowance\/calculate\/\">calculation tool for severance pay<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Important to know: since 2020, your employer can reclaim this transition compensation from the UWV via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rijksoverheid.nl\/onderwerpen\/ontslag\/compensatie-transitievergoeding\">a compensation scheme<\/a>. However, this does not change your right as an employee. You will simply be paid the compensation.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2680-e92 m22g-2m m22g-2o m22g-2p m22g-2q m22g-2z m22g-39 m22g-3a m22g-3b m22g-3j m22g-3k m22g-3p m22g-3q\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Protection against arbitrariness<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2680-e93 m22g-40 m22g-41 m22g-48 m22g-49 m22g-4a m22g-4b m22g-4c m22g-4d m22g-4e\"><p>Your employer cannot simply decide to dismiss you. The UWV tests strictly whether all conditions have been met. If it turns out that your employer has not done enough to reintegrate you, the dismissal may be refused.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2680-e94 m22g-2m m22g-2o m22g-2p m22g-2q m22g-2z m22g-39 m22g-3a m22g-3b m22g-3j m22g-3k m22g-3p m22g-3q\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Right to negotiate<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2680-e95 m22g-40 m22g-41 m22g-48 m22g-49 m22g-4a m22g-4b m22g-4c m22g-4d m22g-4e\"><p>What many people do not know: you have the right to negotiate the terms of your dismissal. Even after two years of illness, many employees break up with their employer with a settlement agreement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A settlement agreement offers you and your employer room to negotiate the terms by which you will part ways yourself. Consider, for example, additional severance pay, time off work until the end date of your contract and more.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-row e2680-e96 m22g-q m22g-r m22g-s m22g-t m22g-u m22g-z m22g-11 m22g-12 m22g-1a m22g-1g m22g-1s\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e2680-e97 m22g-1y m22g-1z m22g-22 m22g-2e m22g-2h\"><div class=\"x-grid x-container max width e2680-e98 m22g-4x\"><div class=\"x-cell e2680-e99 m22g-4y m22g-4z\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2680-e100 m22g-2m m22g-2o m22g-2q m22g-2s m22g-2z m22g-39 m22g-3b m22g-3f m22g-3g m22g-3i m22g-3s\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<p class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Contact our lawyers free of charge and without obligation<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><a class=\"x-anchor x-anchor-button e2680-e101 m22g-4m m22g-4n m22g-4p get-started\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/contact\/\"><div class=\"x-anchor-content\"><div class=\"x-anchor-text\"><span class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">Contact us<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"x-cell e2680-e102 m22g-4y m22g-50\"><span class=\"x-image e2680-e103 m22g-4t\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Kopie-van-Ontwerp-zonder-titel.png\" width=\"617\" height=\"606\" alt=\"Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"ontslagroutes\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2680-e104 m22g-2m m22g-2o m22g-2p m22g-2q m22g-2z m22g-39 m22g-3a m22g-3b m22g-3j m22g-3k m22g-3o m22g-3p\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">The two dismissal routes: VSO or UWV<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2680-e105 m22g-40 m22g-41 m22g-48 m22g-49 m22g-4a m22g-4b m22g-4c m22g-4d m22g-4e\"><p>After 2 years of illness, your employer has two options for terminating your employment. Both routes have advantages and disadvantages, which we discuss in detail below.<\/p><\/div><div id=\"ontslag-wederzijds-goedvinden-ww\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2680-e106 m22g-2m m22g-2o m22g-2p m22g-2q m22g-2z m22g-39 m22g-3a m22g-3b m22g-3j m22g-3k m22g-3p m22g-3q\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Route 1: Settlement agreement (VSO)<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2680-e107 m22g-40 m22g-41 m22g-48 m22g-49 m22g-4a m22g-4b m22g-4c m22g-4d m22g-4e\"><p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/settlement-agreement\/\">settlement agreement<\/a> is a mutual agreement between you and your employer on the termination of employment. This is often the fastest and most flexible route. In fact, an application for dismissal with the UWV takes between 4 and 8 weeks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits of a VSO:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You can negotiate additional compensation on top of the transitional allowance<\/li>\n<li>Faster processing (no waiting time UWV procedure)<\/li>\n<li>More control over end date<\/li>\n<li>Ability to agree on attestation, non-compete clause, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Retention of WW rights possible (provided conditions are met)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Disadvantages of a VSO:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You have to agree yourself (may feel pressure)<\/li>\n<li>14-day cooling-off period (may be perceived as annoying)<\/li>\n<li>No external review as with UWV<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2680-e108 m22g-2m m22g-2o m22g-2p m22g-2q m22g-2z m22g-39 m22g-3a m22g-3b m22g-3j m22g-3k m22g-3p m22g-3q\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Route 2: Dismissal permit via UWV<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2680-e109 m22g-40 m22g-41 m22g-48 m22g-49 m22g-4a m22g-4b m22g-4c m22g-4d m22g-4e\"><p>Your employer can also request a dismissal permit from the UWV for long-term disability. This is a formal procedure in which the UWV assesses whether all legal conditions have been met.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits of UWV route:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Independent review by UWV<\/li>\n<li>Employer must demonstrate that all conditions are met<\/li>\n<li>You don't have to sign yourself<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Disadvantages of UWV route:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Longer procedure (4 to 8 weeks on average)<\/li>\n<li>No room to negotiate terms by which you break up<\/li>\n<li>Only entitled to statutory transitional compensation<\/li>\n<li>Less flexibility in end date<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div id=\"tijdlijn\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2680-e110 m22g-2m m22g-2o m22g-2p m22g-2q m22g-2z m22g-30 m22g-39 m22g-3b m22g-3j m22g-3o m22g-3t m22g-3u\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Timeline: what happens when in case of illness?<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- Ziekmelding Tijdlijn Tool -->\n<section class=\"ziekte-tijdlijn-calculator\" aria-label=\"Sick leave timeline calculator\">\n    <header class=\"calc-header\">\n        <h3><i class=\"fas fa-calendar-alt\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Sick leave timeline: see what you're up against<\/h3>\n        <p>Enter your sick leave date and immediately see where you stand and what the next steps are<\/p>\n    <\/header>\n    \n    <div class=\"calc-inputs\">\n        <div class=\"form-group\">\n            <label for=\"ziekmeldDatum\">Date first reported sick<\/label>\n            <div class=\"input-with-icon\">\n                <input type=\"date\" \n                       id=\"ziekmeldDatum\" \n                       name=\"ziekmeldDatum\" \n                       max=\"2025-12-31\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n            <small class=\"help-text\">The date you first called in sick<\/small>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"form-group status-display\">\n            <label>Current status<\/label>\n            <div class=\"status-indicator\" id=\"huidigeStatus\">\n                <span class=\"status-text\">Select your sick leave date<\/span>\n                <span class=\"week-number\" id=\"weekNummer\"><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div id=\"tijdlijnResultaat\" class=\"tijdlijn-result-container hidden\">\n        <div class=\"timeline-header\">\n            <h4>Your disease trajectory overview<\/h4>\n            <div class=\"current-week\" id=\"huidigeWeekDisplay\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"timeline-phases\" id=\"tijdlijnFases\">\n            <!-- Dynamisch gevuld door JavaScript -->\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"belangrijke-info\">\n            <div class=\"info-header\">\n                <i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\"><\/i>\n                <span>Important information<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <ul id=\"belangrijkeStappen\">\n                <!-- Dynamisch gevuld door JavaScript -->\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<span class=\"x-image e2680-e112 m22g-4t\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Kopie-van-Kopie-van-SJABLOON-QUOTE-5.png\" width=\"900\" height=\"500\" alt=\"VSO and UWV dismissal procedure benefits\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div id=\"voorwaarden-ontslag\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2680-e113 m22g-2m m22g-2o m22g-2p m22g-2q m22g-2z m22g-39 m22g-3a m22g-3b m22g-3j m22g-3k m22g-3o m22g-3t\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Conditions for dismissal after 2 years of illness<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2680-e114 m22g-40 m22g-41 m22g-48 m22g-49 m22g-4a m22g-4b m22g-4c m22g-4d m22g-4e\"><p>The UWV applies strict conditions before granting a dismissal permit. Your employer must demonstrate that:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> The obligation to continue to pay wages has ended<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Normally, this is the case after 104 weeks. But beware: with a wage sanction, this can go up to 156 weeks (3 years).<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong> You can no longer do your own work<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The company doctor must declare that you can no longer perform your own work, even in modified form, due to illness or disability. This declaration must be no more than 3 months old.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong> No recovery within 26 weeks<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>It must be plausible that you will not recover sufficiently to resume work within 26 weeks. This is an important test performed by the UWV.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong> No suitable other position available<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Your employer must show that no other suitable position is available within the company or group. Not even with the help of education or training.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><strong> Sufficient reintegration efforts<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This is often the stumbling block. Your employer has to prove that enough has been done to help you get back to work. Think about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Workstation adjustments<\/li>\n<li>Different working hours<\/li>\n<li>Other tasks<\/li>\n<li>Training or retraining<\/li>\n<li>Second-track reintegration<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><span class=\"x-image e2680-e115 m22g-4t\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Kopie-van-SJABLOON-QUOTE-8.png\" width=\"900\" height=\"500\" alt=\"Quote: your employer cannot simply fire you after 2 years\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div id=\"onderhandelen\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2680-e116 m22g-2m m22g-2o m22g-2p m22g-2q m22g-2z m22g-39 m22g-3a m22g-3b m22g-3j m22g-3k m22g-3o m22g-3t\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Negotiating your resignation: options and tips<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2680-e117 m22g-40 m22g-41 m22g-48 m22g-49 m22g-4a m22g-4b m22g-4c m22g-4d m22g-4e\"><p>Many people think they have no room for negotiation when dismissed after 2 years of illness. Nothing could be further from the truth! Practice shows that more is often possible than you think.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2680-e118 m22g-2l m22g-2m m22g-2o m22g-2p m22g-2q m22g-2z m22g-30 m22g-3j m22g-3q\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What can you negotiate on?<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2680-e119 m22g-40 m22g-41 m22g-48 m22g-49 m22g-4a m22g-4b m22g-4c m22g-4d m22g-4e\"><ol>\n<li><strong> Additional financial compensation<\/strong><br \/>On top of the statutory transitional compensation, you can negotiate for additional compensation. Employers are sometimes willing to pay more for a quick and friendly solution.<\/li>\n<li><strong> End date of employment<\/strong><br \/>The end date determines how much transitional compensation you accrue. Every month counts!<\/li>\n<li><strong> Exemption from work<\/strong><br \/>Negotiate exemption from work with pay during the notice period.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Student debt and education costs<\/strong><br \/>Do you have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/employment-law\/study-costs-clause\/\">study costs clause<\/a>? Negotiate remission.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Competition clause<\/strong><br \/>Request for lifting of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/employment-law\/competition-clause\/\">competition clause<\/a> so you are free in your career choices.<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div><div id=\"recht-op-ontslagvergoeding\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2680-e120 m22g-2m m22g-2o m22g-2p m22g-2q m22g-2z m22g-39 m22g-3a m22g-3b m22g-3j m22g-3k m22g-3o m22g-3t\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Negotiation tips from practice<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2680-e121 m22g-40 m22g-41 m22g-48 m22g-49 m22g-4a m22g-4b m22g-4c m22g-4d m22g-4e\"><p><strong>Tip 1: Know your strengths<\/strong><br \/>Did your employer slip up in the reintegration process? This strengthens your negotiating position.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip 2: Ask for time to think<\/strong><br \/>Don't be pressured. You have a legal right to reflection time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip 3: Seek professional help<\/strong><br \/>A review from a client: \"Contact with Mickey was nice, helped me a lot. Thanks for everything!\". Professional support can make all the difference. With us, this can be done completely free of charge and without obligation, throughout the process.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip 4: Think long-term<\/strong><br \/>Focus not only on money, but also on things like a good certificate and retention of unemployment rights.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-row e2680-e122 m22g-q m22g-r m22g-s m22g-t m22g-u m22g-z m22g-11 m22g-12 m22g-1a m22g-1g m22g-1t\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e2680-e123 m22g-1y m22g-1z m22g-22 m22g-2e m22g-2h\"><div class=\"x-grid x-container max width e2680-e124 m22g-4x\"><div class=\"x-cell e2680-e125 m22g-4y m22g-4z\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2680-e126 m22g-2m m22g-2o m22g-2q m22g-2s m22g-2z m22g-39 m22g-3b m22g-3f m22g-3g m22g-3i m22g-3s\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<p class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Let our lawyers negotiate with your employer for you<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><a class=\"x-anchor x-anchor-button e2680-e127 m22g-4m m22g-4n m22g-4p get-started\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/contact\/\"><div class=\"x-anchor-content\"><div class=\"x-anchor-text\"><span class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">Contact us<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"x-cell e2680-e128 m22g-4y m22g-50\"><span class=\"x-image e2680-e129 m22g-4t\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Kopie-van-Ontwerp-zonder-titel.png\" width=\"617\" height=\"606\" alt=\"Woman pointing to negotiate\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2680-e130 m22g-40 m22g-41 m22g-48 m22g-49 m22g-4a m22g-4b m22g-4c m22g-4d m22g-4f\"><\/div><div class=\"x-row e2680-e131 m22g-q m22g-r m22g-s m22g-t m22g-u m22g-z m22g-11 m22g-12 m22g-1a m22g-1g m22g-1u\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e2680-e132 m22g-1y m22g-1z m22g-20 m22g-21 m22g-22 m22g-2i\"><div id=\"speciale-situaties\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2680-e133 m22g-2m m22g-2o m22g-2p m22g-2q m22g-2z m22g-39 m22g-3a m22g-3b m22g-3j m22g-3k m22g-3o m22g-3t\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Special situations: wage sanctions and dormant employment<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2680-e134 m22g-2m m22g-2o m22g-2p m22g-2q m22g-2z m22g-39 m22g-3a m22g-3b m22g-3j m22g-3k m22g-3q m22g-3t\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Wage sanction: when does it last longer than 2 years?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2680-e135 m22g-40 m22g-41 m22g-48 m22g-49 m22g-4a m22g-4b m22g-4c m22g-4d m22g-4e\"><p>If the UWV judges that your employer has not done enough for your reintegration, a wage penalty may be imposed. This means:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your employer must continue to pay your salary for up to an additional 52 weeks<\/li>\n<li>Severance protection extended to up to 3 years<\/li>\n<li>Your employer can only apply for dismissal after the sanction has expired<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is more common than you think. The UWV is strict in assessing reintegration efforts. For you as an employee, this offers extra protection and time.<\/p><\/div><div id=\"vso-tekenen\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2680-e136 m22g-2m m22g-2o m22g-2p m22g-2q m22g-2z m22g-39 m22g-3a m22g-3b m22g-3j m22g-3k m22g-3q m22g-3t\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Dormant employment: a pitfall<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2680-e137 m22g-40 m22g-41 m22g-48 m22g-49 m22g-4a m22g-4b m22g-4c m22g-4d m22g-4e\"><ul>\n<li>You do not accrue any unemployment rights<\/li>\n<li>Uncertainty about your status<\/li>\n<li>Potential problems with benefits<\/li>\n<li>You cannot apply freely<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2680-e138 m22g-2m m22g-2o m22g-2p m22g-2q m22g-2z m22g-39 m22g-3a m22g-3b m22g-3j m22g-3k m22g-3q m22g-3t\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What can you do?<\/span><\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2680-e139 m22g-40 m22g-41 m22g-48 m22g-49 m22g-4a m22g-4b m22g-4c m22g-4d m22g-4e\"><p>If you are in dormant employment, take action. Ask your employer for clarity or seek legal advice. Dormant employment is usually in nobody's interest.<\/p><\/div><span class=\"x-image e2680-e140 m22g-4t\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Kopie-van-Kopie-van-SJABLOON-QUOTE-6.png\" width=\"900\" height=\"500\" alt=\"Quote: pay close attention if you have not yet applied for WIA benefits\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div id=\"wia-uitkering\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2680-e141 m22g-2m m22g-2o m22g-2p m22g-2q m22g-2z m22g-39 m22g-3a m22g-3b m22g-3j m22g-3k m22g-3o m22g-3t\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">WIA examination and dismissal: the right timing<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2680-e142 m22g-40 m22g-41 m22g-48 m22g-49 m22g-4a m22g-4b m22g-4c m22g-4d m22g-4e\"><p>The timing between your WIA examination and dismissal is important. Many people make mistakes here that cost them dearly.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2680-e143 m22g-40 m22g-41 m22g-48 m22g-49 m22g-4a m22g-4b m22g-4c m22g-4d m22g-4f\"><\/div><div id=\"belangrijkste-punten\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2680-e144 m22g-2m m22g-2o m22g-2p m22g-2q m22g-2z m22g-39 m22g-3a m22g-3b m22g-3j m22g-3k m22g-3q m22g-3t\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Ideal scenario: WIA decision first, then dismissal<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2680-e145 m22g-40 m22g-41 m22g-48 m22g-49 m22g-4a m22g-4b m22g-4c m22g-4d m22g-4e\"><p>It is usually wise to wait for your WIA decision before agreeing to resign. Why?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Clarity on income<\/strong>: You know if and how much WIA benefit you will receive<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stronger negotiating position<\/strong>: With a WIA decision, you can better assess what you need<\/li>\n<li><strong>No rush<\/strong>: Your employer no longer has an obligation to continue paying wages after 2 years<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2680-e146 m22g-2m m22g-2o m22g-2p m22g-2q m22g-2z m22g-39 m22g-3a m22g-3b m22g-3j m22g-3k m22g-3q m22g-3t\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">When to agree earlier anyway?<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2680-e147 m22g-40 m22g-41 m22g-48 m22g-49 m22g-4a m22g-4b m22g-4c m22g-4d m22g-4e\"><p>Sometimes it is wise not to wait:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If you want to leave this employer anyway<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">At a very favourable offer<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If procrastination makes your position worse<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In case of threat of employer bankruptcy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div id=\"recht-ww-uitkering\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2680-e148 m22g-2m m22g-2o m22g-2p m22g-2q m22g-2z m22g-39 m22g-3a m22g-3b m22g-3j m22g-3k m22g-3q m22g-3t\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Note: WIA and WW are mutually exclusive<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2680-e149 m22g-40 m22g-41 m22g-48 m22g-49 m22g-4a m22g-4b m22g-4c m22g-4d m22g-4e\"><p>If you are still sick at the end of your employment, you cannot get unemployment benefits. This is because you must be immediately available for work. Therefore, plan your dismissal carefully in relation to your health situation.<\/p><\/div><div id=\"conclusie\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2680-e150 m22g-2m m22g-2o m22g-2p m22g-2q m22g-2z m22g-39 m22g-3a m22g-3b m22g-3j m22g-3k m22g-3o m22g-3t\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Conclusion<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2680-e151 m22g-40 m22g-41 m22g-48 m22g-49 m22g-4a m22g-4b m22g-4c m22g-4d m22g-4e\"><p>Dismissal after 2 years of illness is a complex process that involves a lot. Severance protection may lapse after 104 weeks, but that does not mean you are disenfranchised.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you face a settlement agreement or UWV proceedings, make sure you are well informed. Know your rights, understand the procedures and don't be afraid to negotiate. Many employers are willing to come to a reasonable settlement, especially if they know that the transition compensation will be compensated by the UWV.<\/p>\n<p>The most important advice: don't be pressured and seek professional help if in doubt. A small investment in good counselling can pay off handsomely in better conditions and peace of mind.<\/p>\n<p>Are you facing this situation? Then contact us for a free, no-obligation consultation. Together, we will look at what is the best strategy in your specific situation.&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-row e2680-e152 m22g-q m22g-r m22g-s m22g-t m22g-u m22g-v m22g-15 m22g-1b m22g-1d m22g-1n m22g-1v\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e2680-e153 m22g-1y m22g-21 m22g-22 m22g-24 m22g-25 m22g-2f m22g-2j\"><div class=\"x-div e2680-e154 m22g-b m22g-c m22g-d m22g-h m22g-i m22g-l m22g-m m22g-n\"><div class=\"x-row e2680-e155 m22g-q m22g-t m22g-u m22g-v m22g-1c m22g-1p m22g-1w\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e2680-e156 m22g-1y m22g-1z m22g-20 m22g-21 m22g-22 m22g-24 m22g-26 m22g-27 m22g-2k\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline has-graphic e2680-e157 m22g-2l m22g-2m m22g-2o m22g-2p m22g-2q m22g-2v m22g-2w m22g-2z m22g-32 m22g-34 m22g-37 m22g-3e m22g-3k m22g-3l m22g-3m m22g-3v\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><span class=\"x-graphic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"x-icon x-graphic-child x-graphic-icon x-graphic-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf4ac;\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><span class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Experience by Nina<\/span>\n<span class=\"x-text-content-text-subheadline\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Consent sharing story<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<span class=\"x-rating e2680-e158 m22g-51\">\n\n  <span class=\"x-rating-graphic\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"5 \/ 5\">\n    <i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf005;\"><\/i><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf005;\"><\/i><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf005;\"><\/i><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf005;\"><\/i><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf005;\"><\/i>  <\/span>\n\n  \n  \n<\/span>\n<div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2680-e159 m22g-2l m22g-2m m22g-2o m22g-2p m22g-2q m22g-2v m22g-2z m22g-30 m22g-3j m22g-3l m22g-3w\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><span class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Review via trustpilot<\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2680-e160 m22g-40 m22g-41 m22g-49 m22g-4b m22g-4d m22g-4e m22g-4g m22g-4h\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\"Definitely recommended. Started by filling in the calculation tool in which it quickly became clear what I am entitled to. Then low-threshold contact and result is there. Thanks!!!\"<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-div e2680-e161 m22g-b m22g-c m22g-d m22g-h m22g-l m22g-n m22g-o\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2680-e162 m22g-2l m22g-2m m22g-2o m22g-2p m22g-2q m22g-2v m22g-2z m22g-30 m22g-3j m22g-3l m22g-3w\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><span class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What was the situation?<\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2680-e163 m22g-40 m22g-41 m22g-49 m22g-4b m22g-4f m22g-4g m22g-4h\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Nina had been working as a marketing specialist for three years when her employer asked her to talk about a so-called \"amicable settlement.\" This was because the company was facing financial problems and wanted to save costs. Nina was presented with a vso, which included mutual agreement dismissal as the reason for dismissal. This did not include a severance payment and the reason for dismissal was unclearly worded.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-div e2680-e164 m22g-b m22g-c m22g-d m22g-h m22g-l m22g-o m22g-p\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2680-e165 m22g-2l m22g-2m m22g-2o m22g-2p m22g-2q m22g-2v m22g-2z m22g-30 m22g-3j m22g-3l m22g-3w\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><span class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">What did we do?<\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2680-e166 m22g-40 m22g-41 m22g-49 m22g-4b m22g-4f m22g-4g m22g-4h\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">After Nina shared her vso with us, we contacted her to further clarify the situation and go through all parts of the vso together. At ontslagrechtjuristen.nl, we discovered that her employer had made a proposal mainly for its own benefit, with compensation that was far too low. Nina indicated that we could contact her employer to discuss the settlement agreement. After several discussions with her employer, she received fair compensation, was entitled to unemployment benefits and could count on a work release.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-row e2680-e167 m22g-q m22g-r m22g-s m22g-t m22g-u m22g-z m22g-11 m22g-12 m22g-1a m22g-1g m22g-1x\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e2680-e168 m22g-1y m22g-1z m22g-20 m22g-21 m22g-22\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2680-e169 m22g-2m m22g-2o m22g-2p m22g-2q m22g-2z m22g-30 m22g-39 m22g-3a m22g-3b m22g-3j m22g-3o m22g-3t\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Other topics you might be interested in<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2680-e170 m22g-40 m22g-41 m22g-48 m22g-49 m22g-4b m22g-4c m22g-4d m22g-4f m22g-4i\"><ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #cc99ff;\"><a style=\"color: #cc99ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/settlement-agreement\/\">Read more about the dismissal settlement agreement<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #cc99ff;\"><a style=\"color: #cc99ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/transition-allowance\/\">All about severance pay<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/employment-law\/\"><span style=\"color: #cc99ff;\">Dutch employment law: what do you need to know?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/redundancy-lawyer\/\"><span style=\"color: #cc99ff;\">What does a dismissal lawyer do?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><div id=\"veelgestelde-vragen\" class=\"x-text x-text-headline e2680-e171 m22g-2m m22g-2p m22g-2r m22g-3j m22g-3x\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Frequently asked questions<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-acc e2680-e172 m22g-52\" id=\"x-acc-e2680-e172\"><div class=\"e2680-e173 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e2680-e173\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e2680-e173\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e2680-e173\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xe59e;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">Will I be automatically dismissed after 2 years of illness?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e2680-e173\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e2680-e173\" data-x-toggleable=\"e2680-e173\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e2680-e174 m22g-40 m22g-41 m22g-43 m22g-45 m22g-4b m22g-4c\">No, dismissal after 2 years of illness does not happen automatically. Your employer must actively start a dismissal procedure via a settlement agreement or a UWV application. The employment continues until it is formally terminated.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e2680-e175 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e2680-e175\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e2680-e175\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e2680-e175\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xe59e;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">Can I be refused for WW if I am made redundant after 2 years of illness?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e2680-e175\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e2680-e175\" data-x-toggleable=\"e2680-e175\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e2680-e176 m22g-40 m22g-41 m22g-43 m22g-45 m22g-4b m22g-4c\">Indeed, if you are still sick at the time of dismissal, you cannot get WW benefits. For WW, you must be immediately available for work. In that case, you apply for WIA benefit or, if you don't get it, possibly social assistance.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e2680-e177 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e2680-e177\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e2680-e177\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e2680-e177\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xe59e;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">What happens if my employer receives a wage penalty?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e2680-e177\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e2680-e177\" data-x-toggleable=\"e2680-e177\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e2680-e178 m22g-40 m22g-41 m22g-43 m22g-45 m22g-4b m22g-4c\">With a wage sanction, your employer has to continue paying extra wages for up to one year (up to 156 weeks total). During this period, dismissal protection remains in force. Only after it has expired can your employer start dismissal proceedings.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e2680-e179 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e2680-e179\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e2680-e179\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e2680-e179\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xe59e;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">Can I resign myself after 2 years of illness?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e2680-e179\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e2680-e179\" data-x-toggleable=\"e2680-e179\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e2680-e180 m22g-40 m22g-41 m22g-43 m22g-45 m22g-4b m22g-4c\">Yes, you can always resign yourself. Just be careful: you will then lose your right to a transition allowance and possibly benefits. Consult with an adviser before taking this step.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e2680-e181 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e2680-e181\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e2680-e181\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e2680-e181\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xe59e;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">How much transitional compensation do I get after 2 years of illness?<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e2680-e181\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e2680-e181\" data-x-toggleable=\"e2680-e181\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e2680-e182 m22g-40 m22g-41 m22g-43 m22g-45 m22g-4b m22g-4c\">The transition compensation is calculated over your entire employment, including the period of illness. The exact amount depends on your salary and years of service. Use our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/transition-allowance\/calculator\/\">severance pay calculator<\/a> for a personalised calculation.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e2680-e183 m22g-40 m22g-41 m22g-48 m22g-49 m22g-4b m22g-4e m22g-4h m22g-4j\"><p><em>About the author: This article was written by Mickey Heimans, dismissal lawyer at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontslagrechtjuristen.nl\/en\/\">redundancy-lawyers.co.uk<\/a>. With years of experience in both HR and dismissal law, he has extensive experience in assisting employees with their dismissal cases.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ontslag na 2 jaar ziekte: tijdlijn met tool &amp; je rechten uitgelegd Kan je werkgever je na 2 jaar ziekte ontslaan? 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