From social assistance to work in Rijswijk? The municipality of Rijswijk's 'bridging arrangement' helps you on your way. For a full-time job, you retain 100% social assistance alongside your wage (up to a maximum of the social assistance level) for 6 months. After that, the benefit automatically stops. For part-time work, a pro rata retention applies, adjusted to your hours. This arrangement encourages outflow from social assistance; in 2024, Rijswijk offers a one-time bonus of €300 if you work for 6 months.
The Participation Act article 78 forms the basis, but Rijswijk applies this locally via Werkplein Rijswijk. Report your new job immediately at the Rijswijk social counter in the Town Hall on Bogaardlaan; they will adjust your benefit immediately. Partner income is included in the calculation. After termination, in the event of job loss, you can submit a reapplication, with a 'reconnection period' of 4 weeks without assets check.
Advantages in Rijswijk: no abrupt poverty trap thanks to this buffer. The municipality offers free job application training and workshops via Werkplein Rijswijk, plus tailored career guidance. Note: penalty for failure to report is at least €546. Check your situation via the UWV work folder or the Rijswijk portal werk.nl/rijswijk. Approximately 40% of outflowers return within a year; therefore, build up a buffer. Combine with the local study cost reimbursement for retraining trajectories at ROC Mondriaan in Rijswijk.