(Too) Long waiting period for an invalidity benefit from the Netherlands
The Netherlands has an invalidity scheme that differs fundamentally from the invalidity systems in other EU countries and the rest of the world. This in itself does not have to cause any problems. However, there are two issues with the invalidity scheme. Firstly, this system, which is based on the...
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Revue de droit comparé du travail et de la sécurité sociale
2024
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| Acceso en liña: | Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM |
| Résumé: | The Netherlands has an invalidity scheme that differs fundamentally from the invalidity systems in other EU countries and the rest of the world. This in itself does not have to cause any problems. However, there are two issues with the invalidity scheme. Firstly, this system, which is based on the WIA Act, is very strict, relies also on theoretical criteria and is not always fair. Secondly, it has a long waiting period namely 104 weeks. Therefore, it has attracted much criticism since its in... |
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