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Wage Claim After Wrongful Dismissal in Utrecht: Up to What Amounts?

Claim wages for up to 4 weeks after null and void dismissal in Utrecht, often more through damages. Amounts up to €80,000/year; Utrecht judges commonly award 6-12 months' wages.

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Wage Claim After Wrongful Dismissal in Utrecht: Up to What Amounts?

In Utrecht, if your dismissal is null and void, you do not serve a notice period and retain the right to wages. How do you claim this locally through the District Court of Midden-Nederland, and how are the amounts calculated?

Legal Rules in the Utrecht Context

Article 7:677 of the Dutch Civil Code obliges employers in Utrecht to continue wage payments for up to four weeks after termination of the contract. In cases of dismissal for prohibited reasons, such as discrimination, this period often extends further through a damages claim. In the Utrecht region, with many knowledge workers employed by universities and tech companies, maximum amounts can reach up to €80,000 gross per year, depending on your seniority and sector.

Calculation Examples for Utrecht

  • Monthly salary of €4,500 (typical for a Utrecht professional): €18,000 for 4 weeks of continued payment.
  • With a damages claim: Up to the full-time equivalent until you find new employment, often processed through the subdistrict court in Utrecht.

Judges in Utrecht frequently award 6-12 months' wages, particularly in cases of long-term employment. Local trade unions such as FNV Utrecht and CNV offer free simulation tools and advice at the City Office. For personal assistance, contact the Legal Counter in Utrecht. (212 words)