How To Go From Being Unemployed To Being On Maternity Leave?

If you are receiving an unemployment benefit, log onto Mijn UWV to access and complete the ‘Maternity pay application form’ (Zwangerschapsuitkering aanvragen). You will need a DigiD account to do this. Understand your rights under the law, plan when to use your personal time off, buy disability insurance, be strategic about baby registries and requests, boost your savings, and talk to your employer to negotiate a solution.

Unemployment eligibility after having a baby can vary depending on the Family and Medical Leave Act. Eligible parents can take time off for prenatal care and incapacity related to pregnancy, and the payments may be suspended until your child leaves the hospital. If you received maternity benefits before your child’s birth and are pregnant, you qualify for paid maternity leave.

To apply for pregnancy leave and maternity leave, contact your employer no later than three weeks before your leave starts. If you are pregnant and receiving an unemployment, sickness, or salary-linked WGA benefit, you will be able to apply for maternity pay. Employees in the Netherlands are entitled to various (statutory) leave schemes, such as maternity or emergency leave.

To take paid/unpaid parental leave, employees should submit a request to their employer in writing/by email at least two months in advance, informing the employer. Regular benefits are different from Mat benefits, which suspend regular benefits and switch you over to maternity benefits, then parental leave.

In summary, it is important to have an open conversation with your employer and negotiate flexible working hours, work-from-home options, and maternity leave if you are receiving unemployment benefits before having a baby.


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How do I apply for maternity leave in the Netherlands?

To apply for ouderschapsverlof, you must request parental leave from your employer in writing at least two months in advance, specifying the number of hours, working days, and start and end dates. If your company will be seriously affected by your leave application, your employer can amend it in consultation with you, no later than four weeks before the start of your leave. The application is in Dutch and covers the terms of employment and health insurance.

How do I transition to maternity leave?

To take maternity leave, you must inform your employer by the 15th week before the baby is due and provide proof of pregnancy, such as a MAT B1 certificate. You can start your leave and pay anytime from 11 weeks before the baby is due, and you can work until the birth. You are legally obliged to take two weeks of leave after giving birth, and your employer can insist on starting maternity leave if you are off work with a pregnancy-related absence during the last four weeks before the baby is due. The amount of pay during maternity leave depends on your entitlement to Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) or Maternity Allowance (MA).

How much do you get paid on maternity leave in the Netherlands?

Employees are entitled to a minimum of 70 percent of their normal salary and holiday allowance for a maximum of two years. If sick due to organ donation, pregnancy, or childbirth, they are entitled to 100 percent of their salary. Employers must report sick leave to the Employee Insurance Agency (UWV) within four days, and recovery within two days. Employees sick for more than 42 weeks must also report to UWV.

How long before the due date should I start maternity leave?

Maternity leave may commence on any day from 11 weeks prior to the estimated date of delivery, except in instances where the employee is absent from work due to a pregnancy-related illness, in which case the leave may begin four weeks prior to the estimated date of delivery, commencing on an earlier date than the chosen commencement date.

When should I tell work I’m pregnant?

In order to qualify for remuneration during maternity leave, an employee is obliged to notify their employer of their pregnancy no later than the 15th week prior to the expected date of childbirth. This entails disclosing pertinent information regarding the pregnancy, including the estimated date of delivery and the intended commencement of maternity leave. It is advisable to transmit this information via email or letter, as your employer may require written documentation.

Can you change when you start maternity leave?

In order to modify the commencement date of maternity leave, it is necessary to provide the employer with a minimum of 28 days’ advance notice, or alternatively, to agree upon a new date. In certain circumstances, an early commencement of leave may be warranted, such as in the event of pregnancy-related illness occurring four weeks prior to the expected date of delivery. The commencement of the aforementioned leave shall be on the subsequent day following the initial day of absence within the aforementioned four-week period.

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What happens if my contract ends before maternity leave?

Maternity and health and safety rights are the same as ordinary employees, and being on a fixed term contract does not affect these rights. However, maternity leave and the right to return to the same job end when the contract ends. If the contract ends while on maternity leave, the employer has no legal duty to hold the job open or extend it. However, if the contract is not renewed, the employer still has obligations regarding unfair dismissal and discrimination law.

If the requirements are met, the employer must pay Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP), provide paid time off for ante-natal appointments, and ensure the job is safe for pregnant women. If the contract is not renewed, it is still considered a dismissal under law and may be unfair.

When to inform employer of pregnancy in the Netherlands?

To inform your employer of your pregnancy at least 3 weeks before maternity leave, it is recommended to do so earlier. A maternity certificate (zwangerschapsverklaring) from your doctor or midwife is required to prove pregnancy, which should be kept for at least 1 year after maternity leave ends. The certificate will be used when applying for maternity pay on your behalf, and your due date is also included.

When can I start maternity leave?

Maternity leave may commence on any day from 11 weeks prior to the estimated date of delivery, except in instances where the employee is absent from work due to a pregnancy-related illness, in which case the leave may begin four weeks prior to the estimated date of delivery, commencing on an earlier date than the chosen commencement date.

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Can I quit before maternity leave?

After giving birth, it is best to keep options open until after the baby’s birth, as your employer should assume you are taking the full 52 weeks of maternity leave. If you decide to resign, you will continue to receive Statutory Maternity Pay or Maternity Allowance for the remaining 39 weeks, and you will still receive your usual contractual benefits, such as annual leave, up to the end of your notice period. To get maternity leave, you must provide your employer with the following information in or before the 15th week before your baby is due (if asked to do so).


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