Dutch disability employment framework including the Participatiewet, job coaching, and employer incentives.

Netherlands: Disability Employment Guide

Legal Framework

Since 2015, municipalities are responsible for helping people with work-limiting conditions find employment.

Agreement between government and employers to create 125,000 jobs for people with disabilities.

Compensates for reduced productivity

Up to 70% of minimum wage

Reassessed periodically

Try an employee for up to 2 months

No wage costs during trial

Benefits continue for employee

Employer is not liable for sickness benefits if:

Employee was receiving disability benefits

Employee becomes ill within 5 years

UWV pays sickness benefits instead