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Can your employer no longer pay the costs? Then we speak of bankruptcy. This has major consequences for you: your salary can no longer be paid and you are suddenly out of work. You also have to deal with trustees, the UWV and all kinds of complicated laws.

What should I pay attention to?
If your employer goes bankrupt, a curator is appointed. This becomes, as it were, your new employer. The curator can terminate your contract. In that case, a notice period of a maximum of six weeks applies, unless otherwise specified in your collective labor agreement or employment contract. Your employment can also continue. Then you just keep working and keep your right to your wages.
What does this mean for me?
If the trustee terminates your employment, you may be eligible for a bankruptcy benefit from the UWV. You must request this on time. Are you not entitled to this benefit, but do you have overdue wages? Then you can indicate to the curator that you are a creditor. The order in which a trustee pays creditors is laid down by law. Keep in mind that the money runs out before your turn, so you get nothing.

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  • Insight into your pension
  • Help and advice with your benefit
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