If your employer in Utrecht refuses the transitional compensation, start with a formal demand by registered mail. State the dismissal date, years of service and the calculated amount according to the Utrecht labour market context. No response within 14 days? Then file a request with the subdistrict court of the District Court of Midden-Nederland, location Utrecht, within two months after dismissal, in accordance with Article 7:686a of the Dutch Civil Code (BW).
The Utrecht subdistrict court examines the statutory grounds and may order the employer to pay, including interest and costs of proceedings. Evidence is essential: employment contract, payslips and dismissal letter. In a settlement agreement (VSO), it must be explicitly stated that no compensation applies, otherwise your right remains intact, even in the Utrecht region with its high employment in sectors such as healthcare and government.
From 2025, digital procedures will be rolled out via the digital portal of the Judiciary, accessible at the District Court Utrecht on Catharijnesingel, which accelerates cases for Utrecht residents. Success rate is around 80% for clear claims. Costs: court fee €85 for simple procedures, often reimbursable. Local tip: the Juridisch Loket Utrecht in Voorstraat offers free advice and mediation, ideal for starters in the city.
In case of urgent need, consider an interim measure with the Utrecht court. Document everything thoroughly, especially with local employers such as universities or the municipality of Utrecht, to stand strong in the procedure.