What are the costs of a second track reintegration process?

The costs for a second track reintegration process average between €2,000 and €7,500, depending on the duration, intensity and content of the process. These processes are usually carried out by a specialized reintegration agency. The more comprehensive and personal the guidance, the higher the costs - but also the chance of successful placement.

What do the costs of a second track route depend on?

The final price depends on several factors:

• Duration of the process (e.g. 6 months or 12 months)
• Intensity of guidance (weekly contact vs. occasional)
• Modules that are deployed, such as:
  • Recruitment guidance
  • Job hunting
  • Assessments or career tests
  • Entrepreneurship guidance
  • Training or retraining
  • Aftercare or job coaching

Some courses are package forms with a fixed price, others are customized and vary by candidate.

Why is the reintegration of the 2nd track process often outsourced?

A second track process is legally and practically complex. The employer must demonstrably make efforts to relocate the employee externally. That is why many employers hire a specialist reintegration office, which has experience with:

• Gatekeeper Improvement Act
• Communication with the UWV
• Counseling the long-term ill
• Preparing a strong reintegration file

Although this involves costs, it also prevents errors and wage penalties that can be much more expensive.

Is a cheaper route wise?

Employers sometimes lean towards cheaper or less intensive processes to save costs. This seems attractive, but involves risks:

• Chance of unsuccessful relocation
• Longer continued payment of wages in case of illness
• Risk of salary penalty from the UWV
• Structurally higher absenteeism costs

An effective second track route can save a lot of money through successful relocation and the prevention of long-term disability (sometimes up to 10 years).

What results in a good process?

A well-guided 2nd track process:

• Reduces the duration of absenteeism
• Lowers the obligation to continue to pay wages
• Limits reputational risk within the organization
• Strengthens the reintegration file towards UWV

So it is not only a cost, but above all an investment in recovery, results and legal certainty.

Summary: costs of reintegration in the 2nd track

• Cost range: average €2,000 - €7,500
• Factors: duration, intensity, customized modules
• Cheap routes = higher risk of failure
• Good routes save much more in the long run

More information at the UWV

The official rules and current amounts or deadlines are available at UWV about reintegration. These can change, so always check them at the source itself for a concrete situation.

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