A job coach guides an employee with an illness or disability in the workplace. For example, the job coach helps with induction or makes a work plan for the employee. The aim is for the employee to be able to work independently after the guidance. Since 1 January 2025, the conditions for compensation for an external job coach have changed. This allows more employees with an illness or disability to receive assistance in the workplace.
New conditions
Since 1 January, an employee must meet the following conditions to receive help from a job coach:
- Due to illness or disability, the employee needs assistance to do the job.
- The employee has a contract of at least 3 months, for at least 8 hours a week.
What has changed?
Earlier, workers had to have a contract of at least 6 months for at least 12 hours a week.
Also, under the old rules, a worker had to earn at least 35% of the minimum wage. This is no longer required.
More job opportunities
The changes therefore mean that help from a job coach is now also possible for shorter-term employees. That help can lead to a permanent job. It also creates more job opportunities because wages are no longer taken into account. This makes it possible for more people to enter and stay at work.
Tip: The employment expert can help the employee look for a job coach. In the list of recognised job coach suppliers are organisations that offer job coaches and are approved by the UWV.
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