Transitievergoeding bij Ontslag in Rijswijk: Berekening, Voorwaarden en Rechten 2025

The transitievergoeding is a statutory benefit for employees upon dismissal, regulated in Article 7:673 of the Dutch Civil Code. This compensation helps in finding new work. For residents of Rijswijk, the Den Haag District Court (Den Haag district) provides support in dismissal cases. The Rijswijk Legal Aid Office offers free advice. This article explains how you are entitled to transitievergoeding in Rijswijk, the calculation, and the conditions.

What does transitievergoeding entail upon dismissal?

Upon dismissal at the employer's initiative or mutual termination, the employer must pay a transitievergoeding. Since the Work and Security Act (WWZ) of 1 July 2015, this regulation applies. It provides financial support for job searching or further training in the Rijswijk region.

The compensation depends on years of service and salary. It often comes in addition to a voluntary severance arrangement.

Statutory basis: Article 7:673 BW

Article 7:673 of the Dutch Civil Code provides:

Employer pays upon dismissal on its own initiative
Also upon settlement agreement if employer took the initiative
Calculation based on years of service and salary
Exceptions without compensation

There are two formulas: for employment up to 10 years and beyond, for an accumulating compensation.

Conditions for transitievergoeding in Rijswijk

When is there entitlement to transitievergoeding?

Entitlement exists in case of:

Minimum 2 years of service (24 months)
Employer's initiative for dismissal
Settlement agreement with employer's initiative
Non-extension of fixed-term contract under conditions

In Rijswijk, you can check with the Rijswijk Legal Aid Office whether you qualify.

Exceptions without transitievergoeding

Dismissal during probationary period
Seriously culpable conduct of employee
Employee's own initiative
Retirement at AOW age
Death
Employer's bankruptcy (sometimes)
Less than 24 months

Calculation of transitievergoeding: formula

Basic formula

For first 10 years: 1/6 × gross monthly salary × months.

From 11th year: 1/4 × gross monthly salary × months (from month 121).

Which salary components are included?

Fixed components
Holiday allowance
Regular bonuses/allowances
13th month
Average commission

Maximum in 2025

Maximum €94,000 gross, or annual salary if higher. For Rijswijk cases: Den Haag District Court.

Calculation examples

Example 1: 5 years of service

Monthly salary €3,000, 60 months: 1/6 × €3,000 × 60 = €30,000 gross.

Example 2: 15 years of service

Monthly salary €3,000, first 120 months: 1/6 × €3,000 × 120 = €60,000.

Extra 36 months: 1/4 × €3,000 × 36 = €27,000.

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