WIEG Benefit: Conditions and Requirements 2024 The Hague
The **WIEG benefit** (Income Provision Act for One-Off Family Allowance) provides temporary financial support to parents in The Hague who take **Paid Parental Leave (WIEG)**. This scheme compensates for your lost wages during the leave. This article provides the current conditions for 2024, with local contact points such as the Legal Aid Office The Hague (Lutherse Burgwal 10) and District Court of The Hague (Prins Clauslaan 60).
What is the WIEG benefit in The Hague?
The WIEG benefit is a **specific social assistance scheme** for working parents in the The Hague region who take leave for a child under 8 years of age. Paid out by the **Social Insurance Bank (SVB)**, based on your **average income over the past 12 months**. In The Hague, parents with questions can go to the Legal Aid Office for free initial assistance.
Unlike child benefit or childcare allowance, WIEG focuses purely on income loss due to leave. It supports work-life balance, with application via SVB.
Legal basis and local application
Regulated in the **WIEG Act** and **Paid Parental Leave Act**. Relevant articles:
- Art. 1.1 WIEG Act: Target group and basic conditions.
- Art. 2.1 WIEG Act: Benefit calculation.
- Art. 3.1 WIEG Act: Period and amount.
- Art. 4.1 WIEG Act: Application procedure.
- Art. 5.1 WIEG Act: Sanctions for fraud.
In case of disputes in The Hague: District Court of The Hague, Prins Clauslaan 60. Employment law aspects fall under the Labour Act.
Conditions for WIEG Benefit The Hague
You qualify if you meet **personal**, **income** and **leave conditions**. Specifically for residents of The Hague: registration in the Personal Records Database (BRP).
1. Personal conditions
- Parent/foster parent of child <8 years (<12 in case of disability).
- Resident in the Netherlands, registered with the Municipality of The Hague.
- Employed with employment contract; at least 3 months worked in the last 12 months before leave.
- Recently stopped work for care child (after e.g. maternity leave).
2. Income conditions
Benefit = **70% of average daily wage** (12 months before leave).
- Minimum **€30 daily wage**.
- Maximum annual income approx. **€125,000 gross** (2024).
- No overlapping benefits such as social assistance/unemployment benefit, unless combined with employment.
3. Leave conditions
- **1-26 weeks consecutive leave**.
- Report leave to employer; benefit applied for separately with SVB.
- Must connect to birth/adoption.
Application and assistance in The Hague
Apply via SVB portal. In case of problems: Legal Aid Office The Hague, Lutherse Burgwal 10 (Mon-Wed 9-17h, Thu-Fri 9-12h). For procedures: District Court of The Hague.
Rights and obligations
- Right to timely decision by SVB (max. 8 weeks).
- Appeal possible at District Court of The Hague.
- Obligation: provide correct information; abuse leads to recovery.