UWV (Uitvoeringsinstituut Werknemersverzekeringen)

UWV (Uitvoeringsinstituut Werknemersverzekeringen) is a Dutch government agency responsible for implementing employee insurance schemes. It manages benefit payments for individuals unable to work due to illness, disability, or unemployment. UWV also assesses claims, helps with job placement, and ensures that employment laws are followed. Its goal is to support workers in difficult times by providing financial assistance and facilitating their return to work, contributing to social security and labor market functioning in the Netherlands.