In Utrecht, the vibrant capital of the province of Utrecht, the calculation of the transition compensation follows a straightforward formula: for each full year of service, 1/3 of a month's salary, with a maximum of €94,000 or one annual salary in 2025. Use the gross salary including holiday allowance and fixed allowances, excluding variable bonuses. For residents of Utrecht working for local employers such as universities or tech companies, this is crucial in case of dismissal.
Example 1: An employee at a Utrecht-based company with 6 years of service and a monthly salary of €3,000. Calculation: (6 x 1/3 x €3,000) = €6,000. Example 2: With 15 years of service at a Utrecht healthcare institution and a salary of €4,500: (10 x 1/3 x €4,500) + (5 x 1/2 x €4,500) = €11,250 (note the transitional arrangement for older years of service). Partial years, such as half a year at a Utrecht startup, count pro rata.
Use the online calculation tool provided by the Dutch government for exact amounts. In cases of dismissal during maternity leave or illness, protective rules apply, but the calculation remains the same. Employers in Utrecht must pay the compensation within one month after the dismissal date. In Utrecht collective labour agreements (CAOs), such as those for the municipality or universities of applied sciences, a higher compensation may have been agreed, which takes precedence.
Tip: Keep payslips as evidence. In case of disputes in Utrecht, you can turn to the subdistrict court at the District Court of Midden-Nederland in Utrecht within two months after the dismissal date, for example at CatharijneSingel. Local law firms in the city centre often offer free initial consultations for employment matters.