Netherlands
Unemployment benefits in the Netherlands was Introduced in 1949. Separate schemes exist for mainland Netherlands and for the Caribbean Netherlands.
In the mainland Netherlands scheme employers are responsible for paying the contributions to the scheme. Employees do not contribute anything. In 2012 the contribution was 4.55% of gross salary up to a ceiling of 4,172 euros per month. The first 1,435.75 euros of an employees gross salaries are not subject to the 4.55% contribution.
Benefits are paid for a maximum period of 38 months and claimants get 75% of last salary for 2 months and 70% thereafter with a maximum benefit of 3128 euros. Workers older than 50 years who are unemployed for over 2 months are entitled to a special benefit called the IOAW
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