Collective Labour Agreements (CLAs) often provide additional severance payments alongside the statutory transition compensation, including for employees in Rijswijk. Article 7:673(12) of the Dutch Civil Code stipulates that CLA provisions take precedence if they are more favourable to the employee. In the metal industry CLA, widely used by companies in Rijswijk near industrial areas, an 'old-style' compensation of one month's salary per year of service applies, which is cumulative with the transition compensation.
Key sectors in Rijswijk and the surrounding area include: Construction (Construction CLA: additional payments on top of transition compensation, relevant for projects around the A4 motorway), Healthcare (up to 1.5 months per year at local hospitals such as HagaZiekenhuis), and Education (specific transition funds at schools in Rijswijk). Check your CLA via the CLA finder at cao.nl or with the Municipality of Rijswijk for local initiatives. For settlement agreements (VSO's) in the The Hague region, the total arrangement must not be less favourable than the transition compensation plus any equitable compensation.
In 2025, CLAs in Rijswijk remain flexible, but the Transition Compensation Reimbursement Act encourages employers, such as municipal companies and the Zuiderpoort office park, to establish funds for long-term employment relationships. Advantages include higher payouts and sometimes outplacement services via The Hague-based agencies. Disadvantages include more complex calculations due to regional variations.
Tip: Seek trade union support, such as from FNV in The Hague, for negotiations. In case of a dispute, the subdistrict court in The Hague will decide based on the CLA text and local case law.