If an employee becomes ill, the employer will continue to pay the employee's wages for no later than 2 years. In the unlikely event that the employee has not yet recovered, he or she can apply for a disability benefit from the UWV (WGA benefit).
Income insurers make an important contribution to the implementation of our sickness and disability system. They implement statutory schemes and offer supplements to eliminate the income risks of illness and disability. As a rule, the employer concludes these arrangements for his employees.
Self-employed people have the option to take out disability insurance as needed. As a (former) self-employed person, are you just hiring your first staff? Make sure you know what it is about disability and liability.
Tool Income in case of illness & incapacity for work
Getting sick: unfortunately, it can happen to anyone. This has consequences for your income, especially if the illness lasts a long time or if you become incapacitated for work. You end up in a forest of laws and regulations. But what does it mean financially?
The Income in case of illness and disability tool provides more insight into a person's specific financial risk in the event of illness and disability. With this tool we give an indication of the consequences for someone's income. The tool is a tool for case managers.