There are always changes on January 1 and July 1one place in the field of labor law and social security. Whether you work, are retired or receive benefits: it is quite possible that this will affect you, your income and your situation. Below we provide a clear overview of what will change for you on 1 July 2023.
I work
Minimum wage
The rounded (gross) minimum wage will increase as of 1 July 2023. Below you will find the minimum wage per month, week and day in euros (excluding holiday allowance):
| Age | Month | Week | Day |
| from 21 years | € 1.995,00 | € 460,40 | € 92,08 |
| 20 years | € 1.596,00 | € 368,30 | € 73,66 |
| 19 years | € 1.197,00 | € 276,25 | € 55,25 |
| 18 years | € 997,50 | € 230,20 | € 46,04 |
| 17 years | € 788,05 | € 181,85 | € 36,37 |
| 16 years | € 688,30 | € 158,85 | € 31,77 |
| 15 years | € 598,50 | € 138,10 | € 27,62 |
Vision on reintegration
Are you ill for a long time? Then you draw up an action plan together with your employer – and a first-year evaluation after one year. From 1 July, you must also include a vision on your reintegration in these documents. In other words: from now on you will record what you think of the reintegration process. This should ensure that you continue to have a better conversation about your reintegration.
I am retired
Increase in AOW amounts
The amount of AOW benefits is adjusted every six months. The amount is derived from the minimum wage and depends on your living situation.
- If you live alone, you will receive € 1.458,15 gross monthly.
- If you are married or living together, you will receive € 993,16 gross per person per month.
Op the website of the Social Insurance Bank you will find more information, including a gross-net calculation.
Shorter continued payment of wages in case of illness
Are you still employed after the state pension age and do you become ill? Then you are entitled to 1 weeks of continued payment of wages until 13 July. After that, this period is shortened to 6 weeks. Were you already ill before 1 July? Then you are entitled to 13 weeks of continued payment of wages.
I get a benefit
Daily wages
The daily wages of the ZW, WW, WAO and WIA benefits will also be increased. Until July 1, the maximum daily wage is € 256,54 gross per day, after that it is € 264,57.
More information
Do you have questions about the legislative changes above? Contact our experts! We are available every working day from 8.30 to 17.00 via sc@unie.nl en 0345 851 963.
