I have been working on a 2 year contract that will expire in 6 months.
Does anyone know what rules apply to collect unemployment subsidy?
I know that if the company decides not to renew the contract, then I can collect unemployment, in the case I don't find another job.
But what happens if I voluntarily resign my position?
And what happens in the case I get offered a permanent contract, but I refuse this offer? Would I still be able to collect unemployment in this case?
Finally, is there any rule of thumb to calculate the amount of time one will have unemployment, based on how many years of employment you have? I've been working in Holland for 4.5 years, how many months/years of unemployment would be available?
I understand these may be somewhat complex questions, could someone recommend a legal service, lawyer agency, that I could contact with these questions, even if it is a paid service?
Thank you in advance for your help.
tisnado said:
But what happens if I voluntarily resign my position?
And what happens in the case I get offered a permanent contract, but I refuse this offer? Would I still be able to collect unemployment in this case?
Don't. They can (and probably will) refuse to pay you unemployment benefit.
tisnado said:
I have been working on a 2 year contract that will expire in 6 months.
Does anyone know what rules apply to collect unemployment subsidy?
You need to have been working for 26 out of the previous 36 weeks to qualify, and to not be responsible for your own unemployment.
I know that if the company decides not to renew the contract, then I can collect unemployment, in the case I don't find another job.
Correct.
But what happens if I voluntarily resign my position?
You make yourself unemployed, so you don't get it.
And what happens in the case I get offered a permanent contract, but I refuse this offer? Would I still be able to collect unemployment in this case?
No, as you will have made yourself unemployed. The UWV will investigate this before paying out.
There's no real need to waste money on legal services (assuming you don't have legal insurance/rechtsbijstandverzekering with your home insurance?). A quick google, or a look at this website will probably be enough to answer your questions.
http://www.juridischloket.nl/vraagenantwoord/uitkeringen-toeslagen/werkloosheid/Pages/default.aspx
Incidently, it's worth noting that if you've been benefiting from the 30% ruling, your WW (unemployment) allowance is only based on the 70% of your salary that you paid taxes on. So, in the pocket''s going to feel more like half your previous salary, rather than three quarters.