Poortwachtergarantie: what is it, and when am I entitled to it?

With our MKB-FiT Excellent subscription, you go for optimal support in Sickness Absence guidance and recovery. And we go one step further: we offer Poortwachtergarantie. This means that we cover part of the wage costs if a wage sanction is unexpectedly imposed by the UWV. So you don't have to worry about that.

Poortwachtergarantie: what is it?

As an employer, you do everything you can to keep your team healthy and employable. Still, sometimes an employee can fall out for a long period of time. The Wet verbetering poortwachter vp) was created to provide the best possible guidance for these situations and to ensure that sick employees return to work as soon as possible.

With the ZekerArbo Poortwachtergarantie , part of your MKB-FiT Excellent package, we offer extra security. If, despite all efforts, reintegration does not go entirely according to the Wvp rules, ZekerArbo will absorb the consequences.

Wage sanctions from UWV

The Wvp sets rules you must comply with when providing absence counseling. Together with your employee and the Occupational Health Service , you work towards a rapid and successful return to work. If after two years UWV judges that not everything has gone according to the rules, a wage sanction may be imposed, whereby you are obliged to continue paying wages for up to one year longer.

How does Poortwachtergarantie work?

With the Poortwachtergarantie in your MKB-FiT Excellent subscription, we ensure that you comply with all Wvp obligations. Do you as an employer and your employee follow our advice and do you still receive a fine from UWV? Then ZekerArbo takes over the costs of this fine.

Tip: The first weeks after a sick call are crucial. By taking immediate action, it becomes easier to make clear agreements and draw up an action plan. With the support of ZekerArbo , you tackle this well from day one.

In our Wvp roadmap (to follow) you will find all the actions required to comply with the Wvp.

Terms

To claim the Poortwachtergarantie, it is important that the sickness absence supervision and reintegration during the entire period of absence are carried out according to the Wvp recommendations of ZekerArbo . This means that you and your employee follow the advice on time and that you keep us informed of relevant matters regarding the Sickness Absence. Have all steps been followed and do you still receive a wage penalty? Then ZekerArbo will pay the costs.

Without a Poortwachtergarantie , these costs are at your own expense.

Expiration of warranty

The Poortwachtergarantie may expire if you or your employee chooses not to follow ZekerArbo s advice. In that case, ZekerArbo may revoke the guarantee and liability. More information about this can be found in the full terms and conditions of the Poortwachtergarantie.

Wet Verbetering Poortwachter

The Wet Verbetering Poortwachter is meant to return sick employees to work as soon as possible. Together with ZekerArbo , you keep a grip on all obligations, from problem analysis to action plan, and employment opportunities are mapped out. Our professionals ensure that you always comply with the latest laws and regulations.

Want to know more?

Do you have questions about the Poortwachtergarantie? Feel free to contact your employability coach!

Gatekeeper Proof or Poortwachtergarantie - what's the difference?

As an employer, you want to be well prepared. Especially when it comes to long-term Sickness Absence. Therefore, at ZekerArbo we offer two variants of support around the Wet verbetering poortwachter: Gatekeeper-proof and Poortwachtergarantie. Both help you comply with the law. But there is one important difference in the risk you run as an employer.

Gatekeeper-proof

Well settled, risk remains with you

With Poortwachterproof, you know for sure that you are complying with the legal obligations under the Wet verbetering poortwachter vp). Our professionals advise you and your employee step by step throughout the entire Sickness Absence and reintegration process. You receive guidance, support and clear advice. But if the UWV decides after two years that something did not go right, a wage sanction - i.e. paying wages for up to one year longer - is for your account.

So you are gatekeeper-proof, but without a safety net.

Poortwachtergarantie

No worries about wage penalties

Do you go for our PoortwachtergarantieWe take over that risk from you. Do you - and your employee - follow our advice carefully, and do you still receive a wage sanction from the UWV? Then we will pay the costs of that sanction.

This guarantee is included in our MKB-FiT Excellent subscription. So you not only get expert guidance in the event of Sickness Absence, but also financial security if things do go wrong.

In other words, with Poortwachtergarantie , you're not only doing the right thing - you're also well covered.