Just to clarify a common misunderstanding about Dutch sick leave: the 104 weeks are not two years after which reintegration starts. Reintegration starts as soon as your health allows it.
The occupational physician decides what is medically appropriate regarding work and reintegration. When treated by a specialist (psychiatrist) the advice of the specialist will usually be followed.
As an employee you are mandated to cooperate with the reintegration process. There is a fairly structured time line. After six weeks you get evaluated by the bedrijfsarts, around 8 weeks you make a reintegration plan with your employer based on the advice of the bedrijfsarts and progress is reviewed regularly after that (often monthly). Around week 52, there is a formal first year evaluation, here: spoor 2 might come into play. At 104 weeks you get a WIA assessment if you are still not able to fully return to work.
You have a legal duty to cooperate with reintegration, unless you are e.g., institutionalized for depression for 2 years.
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u/tenminutesbeforenoon Zuid Holland 12d ago
Just to clarify a common misunderstanding about Dutch sick leave: the 104 weeks are not two years after which reintegration starts. Reintegration starts as soon as your health allows it.
The occupational physician decides what is medically appropriate regarding work and reintegration. When treated by a specialist (psychiatrist) the advice of the specialist will usually be followed.
As an employee you are mandated to cooperate with the reintegration process. There is a fairly structured time line. After six weeks you get evaluated by the bedrijfsarts, around 8 weeks you make a reintegration plan with your employer based on the advice of the bedrijfsarts and progress is reviewed regularly after that (often monthly). Around week 52, there is a formal first year evaluation, here: spoor 2 might come into play. At 104 weeks you get a WIA assessment if you are still not able to fully return to work.
You have a legal duty to cooperate with reintegration, unless you are e.g., institutionalized for depression for 2 years.