Transitievergoeding bij Ontslag in Utrecht: Berekening, Voorwaarden en Rechten 2025
De transitievergoeding is een wettelijke uitkering voor werknemers bij ontslag, geregeld in artikel 7:673 Burgerlijk Wetboek. Deze compensatie helpt bij de overgang naar nieuw werk. In Utrecht kunt u bij Rechtbank Midden-Nederland, Vrouwe Justitiaplein 1, terecht voor procedures. Het Juridisch Loket Utrecht aan de Catharijnesingel 55 biedt gratis advies. Dit artikel legt uit hoe u in Utrecht recht hebt op transitievergoeding, de berekening en voorwaarden.
What is the transition payment upon dismissal?
Upon termination of the employment contract at the employer's initiative or upon mutual termination, the employer must pay a transition payment. Since the Work and Security Act (WWZ) of 1 July 2015, this financially supports the search for a new job or further training. In Utrecht, this is often seen with local companies. The payment depends on years of service and salary and can exist alongside other arrangements.
Statutory basis: Article 7:673 BW
Article 7:673 of the Dutch Civil Code obliges the employer to pay upon dismissal by the employer itself or upon settlement agreement (unless the employee took the initiative). The calculation is based on length of service and salary, with exceptions. For employment periods up to 10 years, a different formula applies than above that, for a fair build-up.
- Payment upon employer initiative
- Upon mutual agreement, provided the employer initiated
- Based on years and salary
- Exceptions such as probationary period
Conditions for transition payment in Utrecht
When is there a right to transition payment?
The right exists in case of:
- Minimum 2 years of service: Contract ≥24 months
- Employer dismisses: On its initiative
- Settlement agreement: Employer took the initiative
- Expiry of fixed-term contract: Not extended, subject to conditions
Exceptions without payment
- Dismissal during probationary period
- Serious fault of the employee
- Employee's own initiative
- Pension age
- Death
- Employer's bankruptcy
- <24 months of service
Calculation of transition payment: formula
Basic formula
First 10 years: 1/6 × monthly salary × months
From the 11th year: 1/4 × monthly salary × months (from month 121)
Salary definition
- Fixed salary
- Holiday allowance
- Regular bonuses/allowances
- 13th month
- Average commission
Maximum 2025
Max. €94,000 gross or annual salary (if higher).
Calculation examples
Example 1: 5 years of service
Monthly salary €3,000, 60 months: 1/6 × €3,000 × 60 = €30,000 gross.
Example 2: 15 years of service
Monthly salary €3,000, first 120 months: 1/6 × €3,000 × 120 = €60,000
Remaining (180 months total): 1/4 × €3,000 × 60 = €22,500
Total: €82,500 gross.
In Utrecht: consult Rechtbank Midden-Nederland, Vrouwe Justitiaplein 1 or Juridisch Loket Utrecht, Catharijnesingel 55 for assistance.