Are you always entitled to transitional allowance.

In de meeste gevallen wel: sinds 2020 bestaat het recht vanaf de eerste werkdag wanneer het dienstverband op initiatief van de werkgever eindigt. Er zijn enkele uitzonderingen, zoals ernstig verwijtbaar handelen.

What is transitional allowance for?

Als compensatie voor het ontslag en om de overstap naar ander werk (transitie) te vergemakkelijken.

What is the difference between transition allowance and severance payment?

De transitievergoeding is de wettelijk vastgelegde vergoeding. Ontslagvergoeding is breder; via onderhandeling kan een hogere, bovenwettelijke vergoeding worden afgesproken.

Am I entitled to transitional allowance in case of partial dismissal?

Ja, ook bij een gedeeltelijke beëindiging zoals urenvermindering kan recht op een gedeeltelijke transitievergoeding bestaan.

Am I entitled to transitional allowance after 2 years of illness?

Ja. Bij ontslag na langdurige arbeidsongeschiktheid bestaat recht op de transitievergoeding; werkgevers kunnen hiervoor compensatie aanvragen bij het UWV.

Hoeveel bedraagt de transitievergoeding in 2026?

Je hebt recht op 1/3 maandsalaris per heel dienstjaar. In 2026 geldt een maximum van € 102.000 bruto, of één bruto jaarsalaris als dat hoger is.

Everything about the transition payment

A transition payment (transitievergoeding) is the statutory severance payment you are entitled to in 2026 when your employer terminates your employment contract. The amount depends on your gross monthly salary and the length of your employment, and in 2026 amounts to a maximum of €102,000 gross. Calculate your transition payment below and discuss your situation with our employment lawyers in Eindhoven without obligation.

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The transition payment in brief

What is it? The statutory severance payment on termination at the employer's initiative.
How much in 2026? 1/3 month's salary per year of service, with a maximum of €102,000 gross.
From when? From the first working day; since 2020 there is no minimum length of service.
Also after 2 years of illness? Yes; the employer can apply for compensation from the UWV.
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Entitlement to a transition payment

When an employee is dismissed or the employment contract is not renewed, the right to a transition payment arises automatically from the first working day (since 2020 there is no minimum length of service). This also applies after 2 years of illness. These are the situations in which the right exists:

The temporary contract is not renewed
The contract is terminated during the probation period
The contract is dissolved with the UWV's permission
The contract is dissolved via the subdistrict court

You are also entitled to a transition payment in the case of partial termination. Upon dismissal, make sure you are well informed about the possibilities and the allowance you are entitled to.

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Amount of the transition payment in 2026

The amount of the transition payment depends on the number of years of service and the salary. As of 1 January 2026, a maximum of £102,000 gross, or a maximum of one gross annual salary if you earn more.

You are entitled to 1/3 month's salary per full year of service from the first working day; 1/36 month's salary for remaining full months; and 1/1095 month's salary for remaining days.

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Amount of the transition payment in 2026

Frequently asked questions about the transition payment

Find answers to questions frequently asked by employees and employers about the transition payment.

Are you always entitled to a transition payment?

In most cases, yes. Since 2020 the right exists from the first working day when the employment ends at the employer's initiative. There are a few exceptions (such as seriously culpable conduct).

What is the transition payment for?

As compensation for the dismissal and to ease the transition to other work.

What is the difference between a transition payment and a severance payment?

The transition payment is the legally established payment. "Severance payment" is broader; through negotiation a higher (above-statutory) payment can be agreed.

What should you watch out for with a transition payment?

The correct calculation (years of service, salary including holiday allowance and fixed allowances) and the possibility to negotiate a higher payment.

Am I entitled to a transition payment in case of partial dismissal?

Yes, even with a partial termination (for example a reduction in hours) there may be a right to a (partial) transition payment.

Am I entitled to a transition payment after 2 years of illness?

Yes. Upon dismissal after long-term incapacity for work there is a right to the transition payment; employers can apply for compensation from the UWV.

Can you negotiate a transition payment?

Often yes. With sufficient grounds a higher payment can be achieved through negotiation, and our lawyers do this for you.

When does the employer not have to pay a transition payment?

Among other things, in the case of seriously culpable conduct by the employee, or when the employment ends at the employee's initiative (subject to exceptions).

Can the employer receive compensation for a transition payment?

Yes, upon dismissal after 2 years of illness the employer can have the paid transition payment compensated via the UWV.

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