In Rijswijk, a vibrant municipality near The Hague, the calculation of the transition compensation follows the standard formula: for each full year of service, 1/3 of a month's salary, with a maximum of €94,000 or one annual salary in 2025. Use the gross salary including holiday allowance and fixed allowances, excluding variable bonuses. Local employers in Rijswijk, such as those at the municipality or companies in the Delftse Poort, strictly adhere to these rules.
Example 1: A Rijswijk employee at a local tech company with 6 years of service and a monthly salary of €3,000. Calculation: (6 x 1/3 x €3,000) = €6,000. Example 2: With 15 years of service at a Rijswijk healthcare institution and a salary of €4,500: (10 x 1/3 x €4,500) + (5 x 1/2 x €4,500) = €11,250, taking into account the transitional arrangement for older years of service. Partial years, such as half a year during a municipal transition, count pro rata.
Use the online calculation tool provided by the Dutch government for exact amounts, or consult the Legal Counter in Rijswijk for free advice. In cases of dismissal during maternity leave or illness, protective regulations apply, but the calculation remains the same. Employers in Rijswijk must pay the compensation within one month after the dismissal date. In local collective labour agreements (CLA), such as those for the Rijswijk government or industry, a higher compensation may have been agreed, which takes priority over the statutory minimum.
Tip: Keep payslips as evidence, especially with Rijswijk companies offering flexible contracts. In case of disputes, you can approach the subdistrict court in The Hague within two months after dismissal – a procedure that often proceeds quickly for local cases.