Claims action launched because employers allegedly pay billions too much in Aof premiums

According to Massaalbezwaar.nl, employers have had to pay €25 billion since 2019 much Aof premium paid to the UWV. The Aof premium is a mandatory contribution that eemployers must pay via the payroll tax return. This premium is used to disability benefits such as the WIA are paid. The Aof premium is annually determined by the government. Massaalbezwaar.nl claims that this premium has been set "structurally too high", which

led to a large surplus. That is why the organization is starting a collective claim action

to recover the overpaid premiums. Why is the Aof premium possibly too high? According to research by Massaalbezwaar.nl, the fund receives €4 to €6 annually billion more than is needed to finance benefits. This has led to a surplus of billions of euros, while the fund operates on a pay-as-you-go basis where surpluses are not necessary. The high premium percentages ensure unnecessary costs for employers. The Ministry of Social Affairs states on the other hand, that there is no longer a pay-as-you-go system and that the premium is not too high. What does the claim action entail? Because the Ministry of Social Affairs has been setting the premium too high for years according to Massaalbezwaar.nl , Massaalbezwaar.nl believes that employers have the right to a refund of the wrongly paid premiums. To enforce this legally, a class action lawsuit is being prepared. The more employers join, the greater the chance of success, according to Massaalbezwaar.nl.

What can you do? Do you want to know if your organization has paid too much premium and is eligible? for a refund? Then check the website www.massaalbezwaar.nl for the calculation of an indication of the overpaid Aof premium and, if necessary, exclude to the claim action of Massaalbezwaar.nl. Please note: - Massaalbezwaar.nl charges a fixed fee for participation per employer in the claim action plus a success fee. - For premiums from 2019, quick action is needed due to possible statute of limitations. Disclaimer: this news item informs about the developments around the Aof premium.

It does not contain any judgment on the legality or feasibility of the claim.

The decision to participate in the claim lies with you as the employer.