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Job posting content

  • Non-Discrimination in Placement and Employment Aids
  • Distributing an Offer to Le Forem: Content and Responsibilities
  • Discrimination in job postings and selection
7 requirements
0218 docs

Access restrictions & requirements

  • Welder: scope of ISO 9606-1 qualification
  • Shortages for Work Permit: 2025-2026 List
  • Single Permit: Prepare the Application and Evidence of Shortage
6 requirements
0343 docs

Contract & compensation

  • CP 111 : worker minima since July 2026
  • CP 209 : employee minima since July 2026
  • French Mandatory in Work Relations
13 requirements
044 docs

Company internal policies

  • BricoPlus: recruitment validation process
  • Fiduciaire Meuse: remote work policy
  • SD Worx: internal mobility priority
0539 docs

Procedures & support

  • Construction sites: record attendance with Checkinatwork
  • SESAM: End of Applications and Monitoring of Awards
  • Impulsion 55+: Closure and ONSS Transition
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Job posting content

What the posting should include or avoid.

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    Legal obligationVerified

    Non-Discrimination in Placement and Employment Aids

    Apply the Walloon Decree of November 6, 2008 in the regional matters of recruitment, placement, training and employment aids. Provide the reasonable accommodations necessary for candidates with disabilities.

    Public Service of Wallonia · wallex.wallonie.be · Région wallonne · validated on 17 Aug 2024

    Wallonia
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    Distributing an Offer to Le Forem: Content and Responsibilities

    The terms of distribution through Le Forem APIs require real, accurate and non-discriminatory offers. They are particularly useful to a recruiter posting for its clients or from HR software.

    Le Forem · leforem.be · Le Forem · validated on 12 Dec 2023

    Wallonia
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    Legal obligationVerified

    Discrimination in job postings and selection

    The law of May 10, 2007 protects candidates from the job posting stage. Selection criteria must respect anti-discrimination rules and reasonable accommodation requirements.

    SPF Justice · ejustice.just.fgov.be · SPF Justice · validated on 13 Mar 2026

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    Gender equality from job posting

    The Gender law of May 10, 2007 applies to job postings, selection criteria, and pay. Pregnancy or family responsibilities cannot be used to reject an application.

    SPF Justice · ejustice.just.fgov.be · SPF Justice · validated on 13 Mar 2026

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    Origin and nationality in recruitment

    The law of July 30, 1981 prohibits racial discrimination in access to employment. The recruiter must also refuse discriminatory instructions from a client.

    SPF Justice · ejustice.just.fgov.be · SPF Justice · validated on 13 Mar 2026

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    CCT No. 38: recruitment and selection

    CCT No. 38 frames costs, documents, and equal treatment. It also contains conduct rules on job posting content, privacy, and confidentiality.

    National Labor Council · cnt-nar.be · Conseil national du travail · validated on 10 Oct 2008

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    Gender equality in selection and pay

    Directive 2006/54 prohibits sex discrimination in recruitment and requires equal pay for equal work or work of equal value. Pregnancy cannot justify unfavourable treatment.

    Publications Office of the European Union · eur-lex.europa.eu · Union européenne · validated on 26 Jul 2006

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    Recruitment without racial or ethnic discrimination

    Directive 2000/43 prohibits racial or ethnic discrimination in access to employment. Selection criteria and recruitment conditions are explicitly covered.

    Publications Office of the European Union · eur-lex.europa.eu · Union européenne · validated on 19 Jul 2000

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    RecommendationVerified

    Pay transparency: federal status in September 2026

    An analysis published September 17, 2026 notes the absence of federal transposition of Directive 2023/970. Do not present its deadline as a new obligation already applicable to all private Belgian employers.

    PKF BOFIDI Legal · pkfbofidi.com · PKF BOFIDI Legal · validated on 17 Sept 2026

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    Pay transparency before recruitment

    Directive 2023/970 requires information on starting pay and prohibits questions about previous salaries. Publishing pay in the job advert is one option, not the only permitted way to communicate it.

    Council of the European Union · consilium.europa.eu · Conseil de l’Union européenne · validated on 14 Apr 2026

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    Publish and track a job offer on My Actiris

    Actiris terms of use require genuine job offers, accurate descriptions, and application tracking. Services are free and the employer remains responsible for published content.

    Actiris · my.actiris.brussels · Actiris · validated on 26 Jun 2024

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    Replace native language requirement

    Unia analyzes the native language requirement as a risk of indirect discrimination based on national or ethnic origin. Describe the language level required for tasks.

    Unia · unia.be · Unia · validated on 1 Jan 2017

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    RecommendationVerified

    Age limits in job postings

    Unia reminds that an age limit in a posting must be justified. Seek a specific skill rather than an age range.

    Unia · unia.be · Unia · validated on 9 Jun 2007

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Access restrictions & requirements

Qualifications, certifications, prohibitions.

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    RecommendationVerified

    Welder: scope of ISO 9606-1 qualification

    For a steel welding function, verify that the requested qualification corresponds to the job process. ISO 9606-1:2012 remains published; the draft ISO/DIS 9606.2 does not yet constitute its definitive replacement.

    International Organization for Standardization · iso.org · Organisation internationale de normalisation · validated on 13 Jul 2012

    Welder
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    Legal obligationVerified

    Shortages for Work Permit: 2025-2026 List

    The specific list for third-country nationals applies from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026 inclusive. It is still valid at the date of this search, but must be re-verified for a later application.

    SPW Employment and Training · emploi.wallonie.be · SPW Économie, Emploi, Recherche · validated on 1 Oct 2025

    Wallonia
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    RecommendationVerified

    Single Permit: Prepare the Application and Evidence of Shortage

    For a foreign worker subject to authorization, prepare the work and residence file before employment. In the general category, also justify the impossibility of recruiting from the available labor market.

    SPW Employment and Training · emploi.wallonie.be · SPW Économie, Emploi, Recherche · validated on 1 Sept 2024

    Wallonia
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    Legal obligationVerified

    Recruitment AI: high-risk classification

    Annex III to Regulation 2024/1689 covers AI tools for targeting job advertisements, screening applications and assessing candidates. Classify each use before choosing or deploying a tool.

    European Commission, AI Act Service Desk · ai-act-service-desk.ec.europa.eu · Parlement européen et Conseil de l’Union européenne · validated on 12 Jul 2024

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    Legal obligationVerified

    Machines: instructions and specific training

    Before assigning an operator or technician, check the position's risks, required instructions and authorizations. Prior experience does not exempt the employer from these obligations.

    Federal Employment Service · emploi.belgique.be · SPF Emploi, Travail et Concertation sociale · validated on 10 Jun 2024

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    Legal obligationVerified

    Under 18: access to work and working hours

    Directive 94/33 protects young workers, regardless of their contract type. Check age, compulsory schooling requirements and job risks before hiring a minor.

    Publications Office of the European Union · eur-lex.europa.eu · Union européenne · validated on 26 Jul 2019

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    Legal obligationVerified

    Medical examinations at hiring

    The law of January 28, 2003 limits medical investigation to current fitness and position characteristics. The recruiter cannot organize general medical screening.

    SPF Employment · emploi.belgique.be · SPF Emploi, Travail et Concertation sociale · validated on 9 Apr 2003

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    RecommendationVerified

    Foreign worker: single permit and exemptions

    Verify work and residence rights before setting the start date for a foreign candidate.

    Immigration Office · dofi.ibz.be · SPF Intérieur, Office des étrangers · validated on 3 Jan 2019

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    RecommendationVerified

    Candidate data and reference checks

    The DPA asks to limit data collected to position needs. References, sensitive data, and criminal records are not freely checked.

    Data Protection Authority · autoriteprotectiondonnees.be · Autorité de protection des données · validated on 24 May 2016

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    GDPR: CVs, references and recruitment tests

    The Data Protection Authority explains how to apply the GDPR to recruitment. Collect only data needed for the role and set rules for references and automated decisions.

    Data Protection Authority · autoriteprotectiondonnees.be · Autorité de protection des données · validated on 4 May 2016

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    RecommendationVerified

    Practical tests and interview questions

    The SPF Employment reminds of the limits of hiring tests and personal questions. The test must only assess competencies needed for the position.

    SPF Employment · emploi.belgique.be · SPF Emploi, Travail et Concertation sociale · validated on 10 Oct 2008

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    Age, disability and beliefs: equality in recruitment

    Directive 2000/78 protects applicants against discrimination based on beliefs, age, disability or sexual orientation. Provide the reasonable accommodation needed for selection.

    European Commission · employment-social-affairs.ec.europa.eu · Commission européenne · validated on 2 Dec 2000

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    Legal obligationVerified

    Dangerous work and health surveillance

    Analyze risks before the student arrives and organize required health surveillance.

    SPF Employment, Labor and Social Dialogue · emploi.belgique.be · SPF Emploi, Travail et Concertation sociale · validated on 10 Jun 2024

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    RecommendationVerified

    Flexi-jobs: open sectors and exclusions

    As of July 1, 2026, private and public sectors are open in principle; check activity and function exclusions.

    ONSS, administrative instructions 2026/3 · socialsecurity.be · Office national de sécurité sociale · validated on 16 Sept 2026

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    RecommendationVerified

    Student status, apprenticeship, and exclusions

    Check the training program and schedule before any commitment.

    National Social Security Office · socialsecurity.be · Office national de sécurité sociale · validated on 1 Jul 2026

    Contract ?
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    RecommendationVerified

    From age 15: conditions and light work

    Since May 4, 2026, certain 15-year-olds still subject to full-time schooling can perform light work.

    SPF Employment, Labor and Social Dialogue · emploi.belgique.be · SPF Emploi, Travail et Concertation sociale · validated on 4 May 2026

    Contract ?
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    RecommendationVerified

    Students outside EEA: residence and work limit

    The right to work depends on residence status. The 20-hour rule applies in all three regions for affected student residence permits.

    SPF Employment, Labor and Social Dialogue · emploi.belgique.be · SPF Emploi, Travail et Concertation sociale · validated on 24 Dec 2018

    Contract ?
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    RecommendationVerified

    Minors: schedules, night work, and Sundays

    Workers under 18 enjoy additional limits, even when the sector operates evenings or Sundays.

    SPF Employment, Labor and Social Dialogue · emploi.belgique.be · SPF Emploi, Travail et Concertation sociale · validated on 1 Jan 2003

    Contract ?

Contract & compensation

Salary scales, clauses, working hours.

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    Legal obligationVerified

    CP 111 : worker minima since July 2026

    Check the territorial table and hourly schedule for metal processing companies. The official database shows an indexation of 2.81 % as of July 1, 2026.

    Federal Employment Service · salairesminimums.be · SPF Emploi, Travail et Concertation sociale · validated on 7 Jul 2026

    Advanced Manufacturing
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    Legal obligationVerified

    CP 209 : employee minima since July 2026

    Employees with wage scales and wage-scale eligible in metal fabrication fall under the national minima of their category. The indexation as of July 1, 2026 is 2.81 %.

    Federal Employment Service · salairesminimums.be · SPF Emploi, Travail et Concertation sociale · validated on 7 Jul 2026

    Advanced Manufacturing
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    Legal obligationVerified

    French Mandatory in Work Relations

    For an operation headquarters in a French-language region, outside municipalities with facilities, prepare work documents in French. Another language can be used in addition.

    French Community · ejustice.just.fgov.be · Communauté française · validated on 6 Sept 1982

    Wallonia
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    RecommendationVerified

    German-Speaking Region and Municipalities with Facilities: Language of Documents

    Do not automatically apply the 1982 French decree to all of Wallonia. The German-speaking region and municipalities with facilities are governed by the Coordinated Laws of July 18, 1966.

    SPF Employment · emploi.belgique.be · SPF Emploi, Travail et Concertation sociale · validated on 2 Aug 1966

    Wallonia
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    Legal obligationVerified

    CP 200: minimum wages 2026

    For a hire falling under CP 200, choose the class and years of experience before setting the salary. The official amounts below are minimum monthly gross amounts at full-time applicable from 1 January 2026.

    SPF Emploi · salairesminimums.be · SPF Emploi, Travail et Concertation sociale · validated on 19 Jan 2026

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    CP 200: indexation as of January 1, 2026

    The Social Fund confirms indexation of 2.21% as of 1 January 2026. Verify that the salary stated in the offer and recruitment budget accounts for this adjustment.

    Fonds social CP 200 · sfonds200.be · Fonds social de la Commission paritaire auxiliaire pour employés · validated on 1 Jan 2026

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    CP 200: mandatory training days

    The number of training days depends on company size. For 2026 and 2027, companies with at least 20 employees must provide four individual days per year per full-time equivalent.

    Fonds social CP 200 · sfonds200.be · Fonds social de la Commission paritaire auxiliaire pour employés · validated on 1 Jan 2024

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    Transparent and predictable working conditions

    Directive 2019/1152 requires written employment information and guarantees of predictability. Its minimum requirements must be read alongside the Belgian transposition rules.

    Publications Office of the European Union · eur-lex.europa.eu · Union européenne · validated on 11 Jul 2019

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    Legal obligationVerified

    CP 200: eco-cheques and part-time

    The CLA provides up to 250 € in eco-cheques per year, paid in June. Part-time arrangements follow precise tiers, not simple multiplication of amount by occupancy rate.

    Fonds social CP 200 · sfonds200.be · Fonds social de la Commission paritaire auxiliaire pour employés · validated on 1 Jul 2016

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    CP 200: crediting professional experience

    The CP 200 minimum wage takes into account experience gained before hiring, including outside the new employer. Collect career information necessary for wage scale classification.

    Fonds social CP 200 · sfonds200.be · Fonds social de la Commission paritaire auxiliaire pour employés · validated on 1 Jul 2016

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    CCT No. 25: pay equality

    CCT No. 25 requires pay equality between women and men for equal work or work of equal value. The salary offered at hiring must respect this principle.

    National Labor Council · cnt-nar.be · Conseil national du travail · validated on 9 Jul 2008

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    Legal obligationVerified

    Regular telework: written agreement and expenses

    Structured telework is voluntary and must be formalized individually. Collective Agreement No. 85 governs conditions to announce and contractualize.

    National Labour Council · cnt-nar.be · Conseil national du travail · validated on 27 Feb 2008

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    RecommendationVerified

    Indexation: limitation above 4,000 € in 2026

    Check sector indexation mechanism and new moderation before calculating a salary increase. The 'index cents' applies from June 1, 2026.

    SPF Emploi · emploi.belgique.be · SPF Emploi, Travail et Concertation sociale · validated on 1 Jun 2026

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    RecommendationVerified

    Eco-vouchers: entitlement, limits and 2026 list

    Eco-vouchers are not automatic entitlement for everyone. Verify applicable collective agreement or authorized individual agreement.

    SPF Emploi · emploi.belgique.be · SPF Emploi, Travail et Concertation sociale · validated on 1 Jun 2026

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    RecommendationVerified

    Night work: rules since June 2026

    Use the current rules of the law of March 16, 1971, not old e-commerce summaries. Since June 1, 2026, night work is permitted in principle.

    Federal Employment Service · emploi.belgique.be · SPF Emploi, Travail et Concertation sociale · validated on 1 Jun 2026

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    RecommendationVerified

    RMMMG: 2,189.81 € since April 2026

    The National Labor Council indicates a minimum guaranteed average monthly income of 2,189.81 € since April 1, 2026. First check applicable sector minimum for the position.

    National Labour Council · cnt-nar.be · Conseil national du travail · validated on 1 Apr 2026

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    RecommendationVerified

    Non-compete: thresholds and conditions in 2026

    Check salary, role and collective agreement before inserting a non-compete clause. Thresholds are assessed at termination.

    SPF Emploi · emploi.belgique.be · SPF Emploi, Travail et Concertation sociale · validated on 1 Jan 2026

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    RecommendationVerified

    Meal vouchers: ONSS conditions and 2026 ceiling

    Check collective agreement or individual agreement before promising meal vouchers. Exemption depends on several cumulative conditions.

    ONSS · socialsecurity.be · Office national de sécurité sociale · validated on 1 Jan 2026

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    CP 200: annual bonus June 2026

    The annual CP 200 bonus is 330.84 € in 2026. Verify any conversion to equivalent benefit before presenting it in the salary package.

    Securex · securex.be · Securex · validated on 23 Dec 2025

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    Prepare gender-neutral salary classifications

    The SPF Employment presents the BE-MAGIC analysis on classifications and the pay transparency directive. It helps prepare grids used in salary offers.

    SPF Employment · emploi.belgique.be · SPF Emploi, Travail et Concertation sociale · validated on 29 Sept 2025

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    RecommendationVerified

    Platform work: employment status and algorithms

    Directive 2024/2831 provides for a rebuttable presumption of an employment relationship and regulates algorithmic management. As of 30 September 2026, its transposition deadline is still ahead.

    European Commission · employment-social-affairs.ec.europa.eu · Commission européenne · validated on 11 Nov 2024

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    RecommendationVerified

    Belgium: information to provide when employment starts

    The FPS Employment explains Belgium’s transposition of Directive 2019/1152 through the law of 7 octobre 2022. Prepare individual information for the first day of work.

    FPS Employment · emploi.belgique.be · SPF Emploi, Travail et Concertation sociale · validated on 31 Oct 2022

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    RecommendationVerified

    Trial period: abolition in ordinary contracts

    Do not insert a trial period in an ordinary contract. Student and temporary work contracts retain special rules.

    Belgian Federal Employment Service · emploi.belgique.be · SPF Emploi, Travail et Concertation sociale · validated on 1 Jan 2014

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    RecommendationVerified

    Working time: European rest requirements and limits

    Directive 2003/88 sets minimum rest periods and limits on working time. When drafting a Belgian job offer, also check national and sector-specific rules.

    European Commission · employment-social-affairs.ec.europa.eu · Commission européenne · validated on 18 Nov 2003

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    RecommendationVerified

    Full-time: 38 hours and compensatory rest

    Verify sector duration before announcing full-time. Distinguish actual worked hours from average obtained through compensatory rest.

    SPF Emploi · emploi.belgique.be · SPF Emploi, Travail et Concertation sociale · validated on 1 Jan 2003

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    RecommendationVerified

    Warehouse: check Sunday work authorization

    Sunday work requires an applicable derogation for the activity. Mere candidate agreement or mentioning 'Sunday work' in the job posting is not sufficient.

    Federal Employment Service · emploi.belgique.be · SPF Emploi, Travail et Concertation sociale · validated on 30 Mar 1971

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    Legal obligationVerified

    Written contract, trial period, and student notice

    Sign the contract before starting work. Title VII of the law of July 3, 1978 provides for a trial period and specific notice requirements.

    SPF Justice · ejustice.just.fgov.be · SPF Justice · validated on 15 Jun 2026

    Contract ?
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    Legal obligationVerified

    Part-time work: rights and access to jobs

    Directive 97/81 prohibits less favourable treatment solely because a worker works part-time. Distinguish proportionate entitlements from unjustified exclusions.

    Publications Office of the European Union · eur-lex.europa.eu · Union européenne · validated on 20 Jan 1998

    Working time ?
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    RecommendationVerified

    Flexi-jobs: access and minimum wage

    Check prior employment or pension status and apply the minimum wage corresponding to the sector.

    ONSS, administrative instructions 2026/3 · socialsecurity.be · Office national de sécurité sociale · validated on 10 Sept 2026

    Contract ?
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    RecommendationVerified

    Dismissal: notice period by seniority in 2026

    Choose the notice table according to contract start date and seniority. Two changes apply to new contracts in 2026.

    Belgian Federal Employment Service · emploi.belgique.be · SPF Emploi, Travail et Concertation sociale · validated on 1 Aug 2026

    Contract ?
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    RecommendationVerified

    Resignation: notice period duration

    Verify the candidate's notice period before setting availability. The first six months rule changes for contracts starting from August 1, 2026.

    SPF Emploi · emploi.belgique.be · SPF Emploi, Travail et Concertation sociale · validated on 1 Aug 2026

    Contract ?
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    RecommendationVerified

    Student solidarity contribution

    Budget the employer contribution and withhold the student portion when reduced regime conditions are met.

    National Social Security Office · socialsecurity.be · Office national de sécurité sociale · validated on 1 Jul 2026

    Contract ?
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    RecommendationVerified

    Student wage and percentages by age

    First apply the sectoral collective agreement; age-related student wage reduction has not generally disappeared.

    SPF Employment, Labor and Social Dialogue · emploi.belgique.be · SPF Emploi, Travail et Concertation sociale · validated on 1 Jul 2026

    Contract ?
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    RecommendationVerified

    Part-time: written contract content

    Part-time work requires individual written documentation from work start. Specify the agreed weekly regime and schedule.

    SPF Emploi · emploi.belgique.be · SPF Emploi, Travail et Concertation sociale · validated on 1 Jun 2026

    Working time ?
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    RecommendationVerified

    Part-time: minimum reduced to one-tenth in June 2026

    The general one-third rule was replaced by one-tenth on June 1, 2026. Adapt recruitment offer and contract templates.

    SPF Emploi · emploi.belgique.be · SPF Emploi, Travail et Concertation sociale · validated on 1 Jun 2026

    Working time ?
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    RecommendationVerified

    Variable part-time: notification and schedule retention

    Plan specific framework in work rules and communicate each schedule in advance. Simple mention of 'flexible schedules' is not sufficient.

    SPF Emploi · emploi.belgique.be · SPF Emploi, Travail et Concertation sociale · validated on 1 Jun 2026

    Working time ?
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    Part-time: minimum services and monitoring

    Verify service duration and ensure schedule traceability. The reduced 2026 weekly minimum does not eliminate the three-hour per-service general rule.

    SPF Emploi · emploi.belgique.be · SPF Emploi, Travail et Concertation sociale · validated on 1 Jun 2026

    Working time ?
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    Interim: authorized reasons and written contract

    Justify interim use by legal reason and verify corresponding procedure. The agency remains the legal employer.

    SPF Emploi · emploi.belgique.be · SPF Emploi, Travail et Concertation sociale · validated on 1 Jun 2026

    Contract ?
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    2026 income: tax and parental tax burden

    Tax thresholds are distinct from the social quota.

    National Social Security Office · studentatwork.be · Office national de sécurité sociale · validated on 1 Jan 2026

    Contract ?
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    RecommendationVerified

    Mandatory provisions to include in student contract

    The contract must describe the position, remuneration, working time, and practical safety information.

    SPF Employment, Labor and Social Dialogue · emploi.belgique.be · SPF Emploi, Travail et Concertation sociale · validated on 10 Nov 2022

    Contract ?
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    RecommendationVerified

    Fixed-term contracts: equal treatment and renewals

    Directive 1999/70 protects fixed-term workers against unjustified differences in treatment and abusive renewals. Check Belgian law for the specific limits on successive contracts.

    European Commission · employment-social-affairs.ec.europa.eu · Commission européenne · validated on 10 Jul 1999

    Contract ?
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    RecommendationVerified

    Temp work: pay and schedules at the user company

    The temporary worker must receive at least the compensation they would receive as a permanent worker under the same conditions. The user company's schedule rules apply to the assignment.

    Federal Employment Service · emploi.belgique.be · SPF Emploi, Travail et Concertation sociale · validated on 20 Aug 1987

    Contract ?
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    Fixed-term contract: mandatory writing and successive contracts

    Have each fixed-term contract signed before work starts. Check contract history before any renewal.

    Belgian Federal Employment Service · emploi.belgique.be · SPF Emploi, Travail et Concertation sociale · validated on 22 Aug 1978

    Contract ?

Company internal policies

Employer-specific policies.

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    Internal policyVerified

    BricoPlus: recruitment validation process

    All job openings must be validated by the regional director.

    SharePoint · Clients/BricoPlus · An Peeters · validated on 15 Mar 2026

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    Internal policyVerified

    Fiduciaire Meuse: remote work policy

    2 days of remote work per week after a 3-month onboarding period.

    SharePoint · Clients/Fiduciaire Meuse · Thomas Leroy · validated on 10 Feb 2026

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    Internal policyVerified

    SD Worx: internal mobility priority

    Job openings are published internally 10 days before any external distribution.

    Intranet · People & Culture · Nadia Benali · validated on 20 Jan 2026

    Company ?
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    Internal policyVerified

    Fiduciaire Meuse: internal salary grid

    The client pays 5% above sector-standard rates for certified profiles.

    Client email · Fiduciaire Meuse file · Thomas Leroy · validated on 22 Aug 2025

    Company ?

Procedures & support

Hiring procedures and support.

  1. 1
    RecommendationVerified

    Construction sites: record attendance with Checkinatwork

    Plan daily recording before work on construction sites subject to Checkinatwork.

    ONSS · socialsecurity.be · Office national de sécurité sociale · validated on 30 Jul 2026

    Advanced Manufacturing
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    RecommendationVerified

    SESAM: End of Applications and Monitoring of Awards

    No new SESAM application is possible since July 1, 2026. Existing awards remain monitored according to their decision, without automatic transfer to Job Plus.

    SPW Employment and Training · emploi.wallonie.be · SPW Économie, Emploi, Recherche · validated on 24 Sept 2026

    Wallonia
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    RecommendationVerified

    Impulsion 55+: Closure and ONSS Transition

    The Walloon reduction for older workers is closed to new hires since July 1, 2026. Prior rights may persist, under conditions, until December 31, 2029 at the latest.

    ONSS · socialsecurity.be · Office national de sécurité sociale · validated on 10 Sept 2026

    Wallonia
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    RecommendationVerified

    PFI: Train Then Hire the Candidate

    The Training-Insertion Plan allows training a job seeker to the company's needs. The employer then commits to hiring them under contract for at least the duration of the training.

    Public Service of Wallonia and Le Forem · wallonie.be · Service public de Wallonie et Le Forem · validated on 11 Aug 2026

    Wallonia
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    Job Plus: New Incentive Since July 2026

    Since July 1, 2026, verify access to Job Plus for a new hire. The Walloon portal announces the replacement of the Impulsion, SESAM, Tremplin and SINE schemes.

    Public Service of Wallonia · wallonie.be · Service public de Wallonie · validated on 1 Jul 2026

    Wallonia
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    Le Forem: 144 Occupations in Shortage in 2026

    Le Forem publishes a list of 144 occupations in shortage for 2026 with a renewed method and nomenclature. Use it to prepare sourcing and training needed for recruitment.

    Le Forem · leforem.be · Le Forem · validated on 1 Jul 2026

    Wallonia
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    APE: Reform Announced for 2027

    The Government has announced integration of APE support into sectoral policies starting in 2027. The March 2026 communique describes a draft adopted in first reading, not itself a finally published rule.

    Walloon Government · wallonie.be · Gouvernement wallon · validated on 25 Mar 2026

    Wallonia
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    APE: Verify Registration Before Hiring

    Since January 1, 2026, APE access is based in principle on four months of registration as a job seeker on the eve of hiring. Exceptions concern notably priority sectors and former APE workers.

    Le Forem · leforem.be · Le Forem · validated on 1 Jan 2026

    Wallonia
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    AViQ: Integration Bonus for a Disabled Worker

    AViQ can reimburse 25% of the salary cost for one year for a hire or return to work meeting its conditions. Submit the application with the worker's agreement before hiring or within three months following.

    AViQ · aviq.be · Agence pour une Vie de Qualité · validated on 18 Apr 2024

    Wallonia
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    Impulsion -25 Years and 12 Months+: Current Rights

    Impulsion -25 Years and Impulsion 12 Months+ no longer allow opening a new benefit since July 1, 2026. The ONEM sheet remains useful for managing already-granted allowances.

    ONEM · onem.be · Office national de l'emploi · validated on 1 Jul 2026

    WalloniaContract ?
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    Walloon Region: work and family allowances

    For a student under the Walloon system, distinguish the 650 student hours from the 240 quarterly hours at ordinary contribution rates.

    FAMIWAL · allocationsfamiliales.wallonie.be · FAMIWAL · validated on 17 Jun 2026

    WalloniaContract ?
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    High-risk AI: obligations for employers using it

    Article 26 of the AI Act defines the obligations of professional users of high-risk AI. Prepare human oversight, information for affected people and traceability in line with the revised timeline.

    European Commission, AI Act Service Desk · ai-act-service-desk.ec.europa.eu · Parlement européen et Conseil de l’Union européenne · validated on 12 Jul 2024

    All positions
  8. 13
    Legal obligationVerified

    Single permit: new European framework

    Directive 2024/1233 revises the single permit procedure and strengthens the rights of workers from non-EU countries. Its transposition deadline was 21 May 2026.

    Publications Office of the European Union · eur-lex.europa.eu · Union européenne · validated on 30 Apr 2024

    All positions
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    Legal obligationVerified

    Disability: wage subsidy and individual support

    Individueel maatwerk supports employment of persons whose support needs are recognized by VDAB. Territorial conditions differ between the wage subsidy and support subsidy.

    Autorité flamande · codex.vlaanderen.be · Autorité flamande · validated on 1 Jul 2023

    All positions
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    AI Act: timeline changed in July 2026

    The Commission confirms that the AI Omnibus entered into force on 27 July 2026. Rules for high-risk systems listed in Annex III will apply from 2 December 2027.

    European Commission · digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu · Commission européenne · validated on 31 Jul 2026

    All positions
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    VOP: only previous files subsist

    The Vlaamse ondersteuningspremie can no longer be requested for new hiring since July 1, 2023. Bonuses already awarded subsist during their award period; new requests fall under individueel maatwerk.

    Departement WEWIS · vlaanderen.be · Departement WEWIS · validated on 30 Jul 2026

    All positions
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    First recruitment: ONSS identification

    Before the first hiring, obtain employer status with ONSS via WIDE.

    ONSS, administrative instructions 2026/3 · socialsecurity.be · Office national de sécurité sociale · validated on 1 Jul 2026

    All positions
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    Dimona: declare entry and exit

    Declare entry at the latest when work actually begins and exit within the ONSS timeframe.

    ONSS, administrative instructions 2026/3 · socialsecurity.be · Office national de sécurité sociale · validated on 1 Jul 2026

    All positions
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    Dimona: choose OTH, STU, FLX or EXT

    The Dimona type must match the actual employment regime and contribution scheme.

    ONSS, administrative instructions 2026/3 · socialsecurity.be · Office national de sécurité sociale · validated on 1 Jul 2026

    All positions
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    DmfA: quarterly declaration

    Prepare DmfA with employment and payroll data; Dimona does not replace it.

    ONSS, administrative instructions 2026/3 · socialsecurity.be · Office national de sécurité sociale · validated on 1 Jul 2026

    All positions
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    First hirings: reduction since July 2026

    Recalculate aid based on the date the right opens and rules effective July 1, 2026.

    ONSS, administrative instructions 2026/3 · socialsecurity.be · Office national de sécurité sociale · validated on 1 Jul 2026

    All positions
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    Posting: prior Limosa declaration

    The foreign employer must declare the work subject to Limosa before work begins in Belgium.

    ONSS, administrative instructions 2026/3 · socialsecurity.be · Office national de sécurité sociale · validated on 1 Jul 2026

    All positions
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    Belgian client: check Limosa L-1 form

    Before work by a posted employee, request proof of Limosa and report its absence to ONSS.

    ONSS, administrative instructions 2026/3 · socialsecurity.be · Office national de sécurité sociale · validated on 1 Jul 2026

    All positions
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    Pay transparency: Belgian transposition incomplete

    Sources consulted as of 30 septembre 2026 do not establish that general federal transposition for the private sector is complete. Belgium’s request for six months concerned infringement proceedings and did not change the European deadline.

    House of Representatives · dekamer.be · Chambre des représentants de Belgique · validated on 15 Jun 2026

    All positions
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    Work rules: delivery, content, and filing

    Prepare applicable work rules before the employee's arrival and provide them a copy. The obligation exists regardless of employer size subject to law.

    SPF Emploi · emploi.belgique.be · SPF Emploi, Travail et Concertation sociale · validated on 1 Jun 2026

    All positions
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    CP 200: access to Cefora and training plan

    Since 2024, access to Cefora's services no longer requires registering a sectoral plan. The obligation for an annual plan remains for companies with at least 20 employees.

    Fonds social CP 200 · sfonds200.be · Fonds social de la Commission paritaire auxiliaire pour employés · validated on 2 Sept 2024

    All positions
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    CP 200: organize training with Cefora

    CP 200 companies can use Cefora's offering free of charge to train their employees. Schedule training during working hours.

    Fonds social CP 200 · sfonds200.be · Fonds social de la Commission paritaire auxiliaire pour employés · validated on 1 Jan 2024

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    EU Blue Card: recruiting highly qualified workers

    Directive 2021/1883 makes it easier to recruit highly qualified workers from third countries. Check qualifications, the offer and the Belgian salary threshold applicable to the place of employment.

    European Commission · home-affairs.ec.europa.eu · Commission européenne · validated on 27 Nov 2021

    All positions
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    Request the correct criminal record extract

    The SPF Justice describes the procedure for authorized employers. The request must match the activity and rest on applicable regulation.

    SPF Justice · justice.belgium.be · SPF Justice · validated on 28 Jun 2017

    All positions
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    When to organize preliminary health assessment

    Medical surveillance depends on position risks. For a covered position, preliminary assessment must occur before actual assignment.

    SPF Employment · emploi.belgique.be · SPF Emploi, Travail et Concertation sociale · validated on 12 Jun 2017

    All positions
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    Personnel register and Dimona exemption

    Determine whether a register remains required for hired persons and work locations.

    SPF Employment · emploi.belgique.be · SPF Emploi, Travail et Concertation sociale · validated on 1 Jan 2003

    All positions
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    Individual account: content and delivery to employee

    Open the individual account upon hiring and plan its delivery to the worker.

    SPF Employment · emploi.belgique.be · SPF Emploi, Travail et Concertation sociale · validated on 27 Aug 1980

    All positions
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    650 hours per calendar year

    In 2026, the permanent social quota is 650 hours across all employers.

    National Social Security Office · socialsecurity.be · Office national de sécurité sociale · validated on 1 Jul 2026

    Contract ?
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    Declare hours in Dimona STU

    The STU declaration must precede work and be based on an already-signed student contract.

    National Social Security Office · socialsecurity.be · Office national de sécurité sociale · validated on 1 Jul 2026

    Contract ?
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    Flexi-job: Dimona FLX and OK response

    A correct, timely, and accepted Dimona FLX is essential to the flexi regime.

    ONSS, administrative instructions 2026/3 · socialsecurity.be · Office national de sécurité sociale · validated on 1 Jul 2026

    Contract ?
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    Students: reserve hours in Dimona STU

    Sign the student contract before Dimona STU and reserve hours by quarter.

    ONSS, administrative instructions 2026/3 · socialsecurity.be · Office national de sécurité sociale · validated on 1 Jul 2026

    Contract ?
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    Student at work: check available balance

    Request a certificate to check available hours before planning employment with reduced contributions.

    National Social Security Office · studentatwork.be · Office national de sécurité sociale · validated on 1 Jan 2025

    Contract ?
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    Students: 650-hour quota

    Check your Student at work balance before reserving hours with reduced contributions.

    ONSS · studentatwork.be · Office national de sécurité sociale · validated on 1 Jan 2025

    Contract ?
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    Temp work: communicate position risks

    The user company must communicate the position qualifications and risks before selecting the temporary worker. The job sheet enables the agency to select a person fit for the assigned tasks.

    Federal Employment Service · emploi.belgique.be · SPF Emploi, Travail et Concertation sociale · validated on 12 Jun 2017

    Contract ?