The Wet verbetering Poortwachter vp) in one clear overview
All the steps outlined in the Wet verbetering Poortwachter a single, easy-to-follow document.
Are you an employer dealing with an employee who is sick? At ZekerArbo , we ZekerArbo here ZekerArbo things easy for you. We’ve clearly laid out all the steps required by the Wet verbetering Poortwachter WvP) for you. That way, you’ll know exactly what to do. You can also download our complete guide as a handy PDF document from our website.
What is the Wet verbetering Poortwachter?
The Wet verbetering Poortwachter Wvp) is a Dutch law designed to help sick employees return to work more quickly. Its goal is to reduce long-term absenteeism due to illness. The law requires both the employer and the employee to actively work together on the employee’s reintegration (return to work).
What are the employer's obligations?
Since 2002, the employer and the employee have shared responsibility for the employee’s return to work. This might sound like a lot of hassle, but with ZekerArbo your side, it’s not as bad as it seems!
As an employer, you have a duty to ensure that an employee on long-term sick leave can return to work quickly and safely. This process lasts for a maximum of two years (104 weeks). Within this period, there are several points at which you are required to take specific steps.
Roadmap to Wet verbetering Poortwachter WvP)
When should you do what? The table below shows the official step-by-step plan under the Poortwachter Act.
| Planning | What should you do as an employer? |
| Within 2 business days | Reporting sick leave: Report your employee’s sick leave immediately through the ZekerArbo portal ZekerArbo your sick leave insurer’s portal. |
| Weeks 1 through 6 | Online inquiry: You and your employee answer a short question. In the case of Sickness Absence short-term Sickness Absence , we Sickness Absence no Sickness Absence . In the case of (impending) long-term Sickness Absence , we Sickness Absence you immediately. |
| No later than week 6 | Problem Analysis: The company physician conducts a problem analysis. This document outlines what the employee is still able to do and what they are no longer able to do. |
| No later than week 8 | Action Plan: You’ll work with your employee to create an Action Plan. In it, you’ll outline how the employee will return to work. (Need help? Call your employability coach or case manager.) |
| Every 6 weeks | Check-in (progress meeting): Every six weeks, you talk with your employee about how the Action Plan is going. |
| Around week 42 | 42nd-week report to the UWV: Report your employee as sick to the UWV. You’ll receive a notification about this through our portal. Please note: Sometimes your insurer handles this; check with them just to be sure. |
| Around week 52 (1 year) | After one year of illness, you and your employee will complete a comprehensive evaluation together. You’ll look back on the first year and determine the steps for the second year. |
Poortwachtergarantie from ZekerArbo
Are you failing to follow the legal procedures properly? If so, the UWV may impose a wage penalty on you. This means you’ll have to continue paying the sick employee’s wages for a longer period.
With the MKB FiT Excellent , we go one step further. With our Poortwachtergarantie , we’ll cover any potential wage penalties should something unexpectedly go wrong. The only condition is that you strictly follow the rules and act on our advice.
Download the complete Wet verbetering Poortwachter
Would you like to read through all the details at your leisure or print out the step-by-step guide to keep on your desk? Then download our handy and comprehensive PDF document now.
Do you have an immediate question about an employee who is sick? Feel free to contact your ZekerArbo employability coach.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Wet verbetering Poortwachter
What happens if I Wet verbetering Poortwachter a step in the Wet verbetering Poortwachter ?
If you miss a required step or complete it too late, the UWV may impose a wage penalty at the end of the two-year sick leave period. In that case, you’ll have to continue paying the employee’s wages for up to one additional year. With ZekerArbo guidance, we ZekerArbo sure you don’t miss a single deadline.
What is the role of a case manager at the WvP?
A case manager oversees the entire return-to-work process. This person monitors the schedule and applicable laws, advises you on the steps to take, and serves as your dedicated point of contact as the employee on sick leave.
What should I do if my employee refuses to cooperate with the return-to-work program?
The Wet verbetering Poortwachter also Wet verbetering Poortwachter employees to cooperate. If an employee refuses, without good reason, to accept suitable work or to follow the company doctor’s advice, you, as the employer, must first issue a warning and may ultimately (temporarily) suspend their pay. In such a situation, always contact ZekerArbo immediately.
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