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Gatekeeper Improvement Act in Utrecht: Obligations and Guidelines

The Gatekeeper Improvement Act regulates the obligations of employers and employees in case of sick leave. Read more about the rules, sanctions and support in Utrecht.

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Gatekeeper Improvement Act in Utrecht

The Gatekeeper Improvement Act imposes obligations on both employers and employees during the first two years of sick leave.

Purpose of the Act

The aim is to prevent long-term work disability by promoting active reintegration.

Employer Responsibilities

  • Engage an occupational physician
  • Prepare a problem analysis (week 6)
  • Draw up an action plan (week 8)
  • Maintain a reintegration file
  • Offer suitable work
  • Initiate a second track if necessary

Employee Responsibilities

  • Actively cooperate in reintegration
  • Accept suitable work
  • Share relevant information
  • Attend consultations with the occupational physician

Assessment by UWV (Gatekeeper Test)

Upon a WIA application, the UWV checks whether both parties have sufficiently contributed to the reintegration efforts.

Possible Sanctions

Legal basis: Gatekeeper Improvement Act

Help in Utrecht

In Utrecht, you can seek support for reintegration and legal questions at the Juridisch Loket Utrecht at Catharijnesingel 55, or at the Rechtbank Midden-Nederland at Vrouwe Justitiaplein 1.