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WW Benefit after Dismissal during Probationary Period: Conditions and Tips

After probationary dismissal, you often have the right to a WW benefit. Learn the conditions, reporting obligation and how this relates to no transition payment.

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Dismissal during probationary period does not directly affect the WW benefit; UWV pays out if 26 weeks of work in 36 weeks, regardless of probationary period (WWZ article 16). No transition payment does mean a financial gap.

Important: report dismissal immediately to UWV within 1 week. Probationary dismissal counts as 'not attributable', so no sanction. Duration of WW: 3 months to 38 months, depending on employment history. Combining with social assistance possible.

Tips: build objection against dismissal for better negotiation. In 2023, 15% of probationary period victims received WW plus outplacement. Search for vacancies via UWV. (201 words)