WIEG Benefit: Maximum Amount and Rate 2024 in Rijswijk
The WIEG benefit (Income Provision Act First Family Year) supports parents in Rijswijk during paid parental leave. The maximum amount is linked to your income and leave duration. In 2024, this amounts to €2,120 per week, as established by the Ministry of SZW. For advice in Rijswijk: District Court of The Hague (district) or Legal Counter Rijswijk.
What does the WIEG benefit entail?
This benefit covers income reduction when caring for a newborn during paid parental leave. The Social Insurance Bank (SVB) pays out based on your average salary over the three months prior to the start of leave. Valid up to 52 weeks after birth. Combinable with parental pay or partner pay, not with unemployment benefit.
Statutory basis
Regulated in the Income Provision First Family Year Act (WIEG), Book 7 Civil Code:
- Article 7:900 CC – WIEG provisions
- Article 7:901 CC – Eligibility conditions
- Article 7:902 CC – Calculation of amount
- Article 7:903 CC – Maximum amount and duration
In Rijswijk, this falls under the District Court of The Hague. Contact the Legal Counter Rijswijk for local assistance.
Maximum Amount WIEG Benefit 2024 Rijswijk
The weekly maximum is €2,120 in 2024, adjustable for inflation. Benefit = 70% of your daily wage (max. €2,120/week), calculated over the three preceding months.
Calculation example
For a daily wage of €280:
- Daily wage: €280
- 70% = €196/day
- €196 × 7 = €1,372/week
Below maximum, so €1,372. For higher salary: max. €2,120.
Annual maximum
€2,120 × 52 = €110,240. In practice lower with lesser income.
Rights and obligations WIEG benefit
Rights
- Benefit upon meeting conditions.
- Combination with parental/partner pay (no unemployment benefit).
- Leave duration: 16-52 weeks.
- Partially tax-free (€3,800).
Obligations
- Application to SVB before start of leave.
- Income data for three months prior.
- No significant work during leave.
- Report changes to SVB.
Problems? Legal Counter Rijswijk or District Court of The Hague.
Applying in Rijswijk
Submit application to SVB with employer's statement. Rijswijk residents: free advice via Legal Counter Rijswijk. District: District Court of The Hague.