Reorganization Social Plan PostNL 2023-2024

PostNL’s social plan runs until August 31, 2024. The social plan can be found in its entirety on the FNV  website .

What is the reason for PostNL’s social plan?

Because things were not going well for the postal company, PostNL announced a reorganization in early 2023. In total, about 200 to 300 jobs would be cut to reduce spending. The reorganization should generate approximately 25 million euros annually. 

Which PostNL employees are covered by the social plan?

The plan applies to all employees who are redundant and whose function is eliminated due to a reorganization. It would not concern executive jobs such as those of parcel deliverers, but jobs at the head office and non-executive functions at the parcel division. Post NL expects that most jobs will disappear voluntarily, due to, among other things, retirement and voluntary departure. 

What is the severance payment in the social plan?

The severance payment of the social plan is based on the transition payment. 

For the first 10 years worked you will receive the transition payment factor 1. For the remaining years of service you will receive the transition payment factor 1.2. In addition, you will receive a gross compensation of EUR 1,500 for full-time employment, which is calculated pro rata for part-time employment. 

Read more about the transition compensation here . 

Which wage components count towards the transition payment?

The following wage components are taken into account when calculating the transition payment (and therefore the severance payment): 

Monthly
salary Holiday allowance
Irregularity allowance
Reduction schemes
Overtime
Allowances (such as overtime allowance)
Bonuses
Performance-related
benefits Other allowances

 Do you want to know which salary components count towards the calculation of your severance payment? Feel free to contact Brons Legal Dismissal Law , we will be happy to help you with the best severance arrangement. 

How does PostNL help you find another job? 

The Mobility department within PostNL helps and guides employees to other work within PostNL. If this does not work, Mobility will guide you to other work outside PostNL. The duration of this assistance depends on the duration of your employment contract and is as follows:

– less than 5 years of employment: 2 months of mediation;
– 5-15 years of service: 4 months of mediation;
– more than 15 years of service: 7 months of mediation. 

You can expect the following from Mobility:

– individual guidance;
– group guidance;
– career scans and assessments;
– workshops and webinars. 

In addition to your severance pay, there is a training budget of EUR 2,500 and a financial services allowance of EUR 525.

Is there a quick signing allowance in the social plan?

Do you want to leave immediately and not use the work-to-work services? Then you could opt for immediate departure and a higher termination payment. In the event of immediate departure, the severance payment is as follows: 

the transition compensation multiplied by the factor:  
– Factor 1 for a duration of employment up to 10 years
– Factor 1.3 for a duration of 10 to 25 years
– Factor 1.5 for a duration of 25 to 35 years
– Factor 1.7 for a duration of 35 years or longer

You will also receive compensation for the notice period that applies to you: 

– Less than 5 years of service: compensation 1 month’s salary
– 5-15 years of service: compensation 3 months’ salary
– More than 15 years of service: compensation 6 months’ salary

Is there a voluntary severance scheme in PostNL’s social plan?

Based on Post NL’s social plan, the following voluntary departure arrangements are possible, depending on the reorganization:

– Transition premium
– Voluntary seniors scheme
– Place makers scheme

The placemaker scheme varies from EUR 500 to EUR 1,500 and the voluntary senior scheme goes up to EUR 40,000. 

If your request for one of these schemes is approved, you will receive a settlement agreement in which all relevant matters are included. 

Dismissal settlement agreement by mutual consent

Have you received a settlement agreement? If you sign, you indicate that you agree with the dismissal, a dismissal by mutual consent is what this is called. It is therefore advisable to have the settlement agreement checked by an experienced dismissal lawyer before you sign. This way you can be sure that your severance payment has been calculated correctly, everything that you are entitled to is included and that you are entitled to unemployment benefits. Would you like to have your settlement agreement checked for free? Then contact us without obligation . 

Read more about the settlement agreement

Can I object to PostNL’s social plan?

This can be done via the Commission Hardship Clause. We advise you to first contact an employment lawyer without obligation and free of charge if you have problems with the social plan of PostNL. Brons Legal Dismissal Law can quickly inform you whether it makes sense to file an objection. 

Do you work at PostNL and are you fired? Brons Legal Dismissal Law only helps employees and is therefore on your side! We are happy to help you get what you are entitled to upon your dismissal. Call 020 – 308 6955 and speak immediately to an experienced dismissal lawyer about your situation.