A2 KNM: Unemployment & Benefits
If you lose your job, you may be entitled to unemployment benefits (WW-uitkering) through the UWV (Uitvoeringsinstituut Werknemersverzekeringen). To quali...
Reviewed against official sources - Updated 2026-05-10
If you lose your job, you may be entitled to unemployment benefits (WW-uitkering) through the UWV (Uitvoeringsinstituut Werknemersverzekeringen). To qualify, you must have worked enough months, be actively seeking work, and register with the UWV. Benefits are temporary and depend on your work history.
| Dutch | English | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| UWV | Employee Insurance Agency | Handles unemployment benefits |
| WW-uitkering | Unemployment benefit | Income when you lose your job |
| Solliciteren | To apply for jobs | Required to keep receiving WW |
| Bijstand | Social assistance | When WW ends or no WW rights |
| Werk.nl | Work.nl | Government job-seeking website |
| Re-integratie | Reintegration | Help returning to work |
Examples
- Ik ben mijn baan kwijtgeraakt.
- I lost my job.
- Ik moet me inschrijven bij het UWV.
- I have to register with the UWV.
- Hoelang krijg je een WW-uitkering?
- How long do you receive unemployment benefits?
- Je moet blijven solliciteren.
- You must continue applying for jobs.
Study note
Register with UWV immediately after losing your job - there are deadlines! You must actively apply for jobs and accept suitable work offered to you. The UWV may offer training or courses to help you find new employment. Keep records of all your job applications.
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