Dismissal Permit UWV versus Subdistrict Court Dissolution in Utrecht

# Dismissal Permit UWV vs Subdistrict Court Dissolution: Differences in Utrecht Utrecht employers in sectors such as tech, education and government choose between UWV permit for dismissal or dissolution at the subdistrict court. The choice depends on the dismissal ground, speed and local procedures at the UWV office in Utrecht or the District Court of Midden-Nederland. ## UWV Procedure in Utrecht For a- and b-grounds (economic or long-term illness). Submit application at UWV Utrecht (Groningensingel 1). Neutral assessment, no transition payment. Duration: 4-8 weeks. After permit, draft dismissal letter yourself. Ideal for Utrecht companies with reorganisations due to housing shortage or contraction. ## Subdistrict Court in Utrecht For c/d/e/f-grounds (underperformance, culpable conduct, refusal to relocate, employment conflict). Procedure at District Court of Midden-Nederland, Utrecht location (Utrechtsestraatweg 16, Nieuwegein). Judge assesses with hearing, often awards transition payment. Duration: 6-12 weeks. Employee can defend, using local law firms such as in the city centre. ## Pros and Cons UWV: faster and cheaper, but limited to specific grounds – no customisation for Utrecht collective labour agreements. Subdistrict Court: more flexible for complex cases, but more expensive (court fees €85+) and riskier (dissolution may be refused). Hybrid route: subdistrict court after UWV refusal, common among Utrecht SMEs. ## Strategy for Utrecht Employers In case of underperformance: start improvement trajectory with HR support from Utrecht occupational health services, document everything. Both procedures lead to dismissal by ruling. Consult local labour lawyers e.g. from the Utrecht Bar Association. Choose based on collective labour agreement (e.g. university or municipality) and advice. (278 words)