The bill has been declared controversial. Now what?

From September 1, 2021, the advice of the company doctor would be leading in the assessment of the reintegration process. This should reduce the discussions surrounding the RIV test. However, the bill has been declared controversial. What now?

What does this bill mean?

The bill states that the insurance physician must start from the report of the company doctor when assessing reintegration efforts. As a result, the difference between the medical opinion of the company doctor and the insurance doctor of the UWV would no longer be a reason for a wage penalty for the employer.

About 12% of all wage sanctions issued are based on a difference between the medical opinion of the UWV insurance doctor and the company doctor. This situation often causes tension between the employer and the company doctor and/or occupational health and safety service. During the reintegration process, the employer and the employee examine what is possible based on the workload capacity. The taxability of the employee is drawn up by the company doctor. But when there is a difference in what the company doctor and the insurance doctor find possible, the employer is held responsible. The employer will then receive a wage penalty.

Why was it declared controversial?

The Rutte 3 government has been a caretaker government since January 2021. This means that ongoing matters are completed and controversial or sensitive issues are left to the new cabinet. There is also then a list of "controversial issues" to be carried forward. This bill falls under that.

With a new administration, the question is whether this bill will pass and, if so, when. Even without this bill, Resolu's experience is that objecting, even in these situations, can be rewarding. Read more about objection and appeal. We would be happy to help you.