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Job posting content
- Recruitment without discrimination: Brussels Code
- Critical functions: adapt recruitment requirements
- Discrimination in job postings and selection
Access restrictions & requirements
- Alcohol sales: verify customer age
- Horeca: training staff on food hygiene
- Young workers: breaks and schedule limits
Contract & compensation
- Sector (CP 302): Horeca wages and student wages
- Tips and service: NSSO basis
- Horeca: 450 voluntary overtime hours
Company internal policies
- BricoPlus: recruitment validation process
- Fiduciaire Meuse: remote work policy
- SD Worx: internal mobility priority
Procedures & support
- Horeca: suppression of register-linked reduction
- PHARE: insertion bonus for a disabled worker
- Diversity plan: financing and Actiris label
Job posting content
What the posting should include or avoid.
- 1Legal obligationVerified
Recruitment without discrimination: Brussels Code
The Brussels Code of 2024 is the current reference within Brussels’s competence scope. Selection criteria must comply with anti-discrimination prohibitions and reasonable adjustment rules.
Brussels-Capital Region, COCOM and COCOF · ejustice.just.fgov.be · Région de Bruxelles-Capitale, COCOM et COCOF · validated on 16 Apr 2024
Brussels-Capitaldiscriminationequal treatmentjob offerreasonable adjustmentprotected criteria - 2RecommendationVerified
Critical functions: adapt recruitment requirements
Critical functions correspond to recruitment difficulties that can have multiple causes. Actiris invites examining requested qualifications and training opportunities.
Actiris · panorama.actiris.brussels · Actiris / view.brussels · validated on 10 Jul 2026
Brussels-Capitalcritical functionsPanoramaskillstraininglanguage requirementsrecruitment - 3Legal 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
All positionsdiscriminationrecruitmentagedisabilityreasonable accommodationdiscriminatie - 4Legal obligationVerified
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
All positionsGender lawpregnancyM/F/XM/F/Xfamily responsibilitiesgender identity - 5Legal obligationVerified
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
All positionsracismoriginnationalityselectionindirect discrimination
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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
All positionsCCT 38job postingselection costsconfidentialitydiploma - 7Legal obligationVerified
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
All positionsgender equalitypregnancyequal payjob classification2006/54 - 8Legal obligationVerified
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
All positionsracial discriminationethnic originequal treatmentselection criteria2000/43 - 9RecommendationVerified
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
All positionspay transparencytransposition2023/970salary rangeSeptember 2026 - 10RecommendationVerified
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
All positionspay transparencypay rangepay historyjob advertpay transparency - 11RecommendationVerified
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
All positionsMy Actirisjob offerpublicationapplicationsGDPRVAT - 12RecommendationVerified
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
All positionsnative languagenative speakerlanguage skillsoriginmoedertaal - 13RecommendationVerified
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
All positionsageageismage limitpostingleeftijd - 14Legal obligationObsolete
Anti-discrimination ordinance of 2008: repealed text
The September 4, 2008 ordinance on employment discrimination has been repealed. For a new job posting, use the Brussels Code of 2024.
Brussels-Capital Region · ejustice.just.fgov.be · Région de Bruxelles-Capitale · validated on 24 Jul 2024
Brussels-Capital2008 ordinancerecruitment discriminationrepealBrussels Code
Access restrictions & requirements
Qualifications, certifications, prohibitions.
- 1RecommendationVerified
Alcohol sales: verify customer age
Train sales and service staff in age verification. Sales age thresholds should not be confused with staff hiring age.
SPF Public Health · health.belgium.be · SPF Santé publique, Sécurité de la Chaîne alimentaire et Environnement · validated on 23 Jun 2026
HospitalityServeralcoholminorsage verificationservercashierage 16age 18 - 2RecommendationVerified
Horeca: training staff on food hygiene
Provide training or instructions adapted to food tasks from staff onboarding. Those responsible for self-inspection must master HACCP principles.
AFSCA · favv-afsca.be · Agence fédérale pour la sécurité de la chaîne alimentaire · validated on 4 Jul 2013
HospitalityServerAFSCAfood hygienetrainingHACCPG-023kitchen - 3RecommendationVerified
Young workers: breaks and schedule limits
Check young worker limits before assigning a minor to store closing or Horeca service. The schedule must also account for other employers.
SPF Employment · emploi.belgique.be · SPF Emploi, Travail et Concertation sociale · validated on 30 Mar 1971
Hospitalityyoung workersminorsbreakrestSundayschedule - 4Legal obligationVerified
Discrimination testing by Brussels inspection
The inspection can use comparable applications and mystery calls to detect discrimination. The system established in 2017 was expanded in 2023.
Brussels-Capital Region · ejustice.just.fgov.be · Région de Bruxelles-Capitale · validated on 29 Jun 2023
Brussels-Capitalsituation testingmystery callemployment inspectiondiscriminationmystery call - 5RecommendationVerified
Shortage profession: choose work authorization
Classification as a shortage profession does not exempt from requesting appropriate authorization. Brussels distinguishes work duration and whether or not residing in Belgium.
Brussels Economy and Employment · economie-emploi.brussels · Bruxelles Économie et Emploi · validated on 1 Jul 2026
Brussels-Capitalshortage professionsingle permit90 dayseconomic migrationshortage occupation
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Shortage professions: list of July 1, 2026
The list distributed by Brussels Economy and Employment identifies shortage professions as of July 1, 2026. Verify the exact title before preparing an economic migration file.
Brussels Economy and Employment · economie-emploi.brussels · Bruxelles Économie et Emploi / Actiris · validated on 1 Jul 2026
Brussels-Capitalshortage list 2026accountantnurseconstruction managerdeveloper-analystCE license - 7Legal 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
All positionsartificial intelligenceCV screeningAnnex IIIhigh riskprofilingAI Act - 8Legal 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
All positionsmachinery safetyproduction operatorsafety trainingmaintenance authorizationwork equipment - 9Legal 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
All positionsyoung workersminorcompulsory schoolinghazardous worknight work94/33 - 10Legal 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
All positionsoccupational medicinemedical examHIVgenetic testfitness - 11RecommendationVerified
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
All positionssingle permitsingle permitwork authorizationEEAresidence title - 12RecommendationVerified
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
All positionsGDPRprivate lifereferencescriminal recordsensitive data - 13RecommendationVerified
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
All positionsGDPRCVpersonal datareferencesautomated testsrecruitment2016/679 - 14RecommendationVerified
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
All positionsinterviewpractical testprivate lifepregnancycosts - 15RecommendationVerified
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
All positionsdisabilityreasonable accommodationage discriminationbeliefssexual orientation2000/78 - 16Legal 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
Contract ?dangerous workRoyal Decree May 3, 1999health surveillanceminorsforklift - 17RecommendationVerified
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
Contract ?flexi-jobauthorized sectorsopt-outhealth professionsvoucher services - 18RecommendationVerified
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 ?apprenticeshipinternshiptraining supervisorJuly August - 19RecommendationVerified
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 ?minimum age15 yearslight workschooling obligationminderjarigen - 20RecommendationVerified
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 ?foreign studentoutside EEA20 hoursresidence permitwork permit - 21RecommendationVerified
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 ?young workersnight workSundayretail commercerest
Contract & compensation
Salary scales, clauses, working hours.
- 1Legal obligationVerified
Sector (CP 302): Horeca wages and student wages
Classify the Horeca position in the correct job category before announcing the wage. Standard wages and flexi-job pay are separate regimes.
SPF Employment · salairesminimums.be · SPF Emploi, Travail et Concertation sociale · validated on 24 Sept 2026
HospitalitySector (CP 302)Horeca2026 wagesclassificationstudent38 hours - 2RecommendationVerified
Tips and service: NSSO basis
Tip-based compensation requires specific payroll treatment. It does not exempt the employer from declarations and contributions.
NSSO · socialsecurity.be · Office national de sécurité sociale · validated on 27 Aug 2026
Hospitalitytipsserviceworkerdaily flat rateDmfASector (CP 302) - 3RecommendationVerified
Horeca: 450 voluntary overtime hours
The Horeca regime applicable in 2026 provides up to 450 voluntary hours per calendar year under conditions. Prior agreement and a declared cash register are required.
SPF Employment · emploi.belgique.be · SPF Emploi, Travail et Concertation sociale · validated on 1 Apr 2026
Hospitalityovertime hours450 hours360 hoursSCEwritten agreementSector (CP 302) - 4RecommendationVerified
Sunday work and staff rest
Identify the exemption permitting Sunday work and provide compensatory rest. Staff rules differ from store opening.
SPF Employment · emploi.belgique.be · SPF Emploi, Travail et Concertation sociale · validated on 30 Mar 1971
HospitalitySundaycompensatory restretailHorecatourist center - 5Legal obligationVerified
IBO : convention, durée et engagement d’embauche
IBO rules applicable since January 1, 2026 require a prior agreement and hiring after training. The arrangement also covers eligible Brussels establishments.
Autorité flamande · codex.vlaanderen.be · Autorité flamande · validated on 1 Jan 2026
Brussels-CapitalIBOindividual trainingVDABDimonahiringagreement
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Language of personnel documents in Brussels
In Brussels, individual documents covered by law are drafted in French for French-speaking staff and Dutch for Dutch-speaking staff. The region’s bilingualism does not require two versions of each individual document.
Belgian State · ejustice.just.fgov.be · État belge · validated on 9 May 2016
Brussels-Capitalcontract languageFrenchDutchplace of businessarticle 52language use - 7Legal obligationVerified
Language of personnel documents in Brussels
In Brussels, Article 52 of the coordinated laws of July 18, 1966 governs the language of personnel documents of industrial, commercial, or financial companies. The worker's language must be considered.
SPF Justice · ejustice.just.fgov.be · SPF Justice · validated on 9 May 2016
Brussels-CapitalBrusselscontract languageArticle 52FrenchDutchtaalwetgeving - 8RecommendationVerified
Activa: amounts and transitional file declaration
DRS instructions for the third quarter of 2026 indicate maximum amounts of Brussels allowances and their calculation. Their use assumes a right still open during activa transition.
ONEM · socialsecurity.be · ONEM · validated on 1 Jul 2026
Brussels-CapitalDRS scenario 8activawork allowance350 euros800 eurosnet salary - 9RecommendationVerified
Flexi-jobs: controls and wages in September 2026
Check individual flexi-job access and apply sector wages. The July 2026 Horeca amount is replaced by the September amount.
NSSO · socialsecurity.be · Office national de sécurité sociale · validated on 10 Sept 2026
HospitalityContract ?flexi-jobSector (CP 302)commerceT-3Dimona FLXflexible wage - 10RecommendationVerified
Hospitality extras: two-day limits and contingents
A hospitality extra falls under occasional work for occupation of maximum two consecutive days.
ONSS, administrative instructions 2026/3 · socialsecurity.be · Office national de sécurité sociale · validated on 1 Jul 2026
HospitalityContract ?hospitality extraoccasional work50 days200 daysDimona EXT - 11RecommendationVerified
Student contract and light work from age 15
Formalize each student engagement in writing no later than at start of service. Since May 2026, certain 15-year-olds still subject to full-time schooling obligation can perform light work.
SPF Employment · emploi.belgique.be · SPF Emploi, Travail et Concertation sociale · validated on 4 May 2026
HospitalityContract ?student contractage 15light workstockerreceptiontrial period - 12Legal obligationVerified
Stage First: conditions and allowances in 2026
Stage First is a first professional experience internship governed by an agreement with Actiris. Since March 27, 2026, the minimum prior enrollment required by the text is 26 days.
Brussels-Capital Region · ejustice.just.fgov.be · Région de Bruxelles-Capitale · validated on 31 Mar 2026
Brussels-CapitalWorking time ?Stage Firstfirst experienceinternship agreement26 days500 eurosyouth - 13Legal 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
All positionsCP 200scale Iscale IIminimum wagewage scales - 14Legal obligationVerified
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
All positionsindexationCP 2002,21 %effective wage - 15Legal obligationVerified
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
All positionsmandatory trainingCeforaCP 200individual daystraining days - 16Legal obligationVerified
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
All positionspredictable conditionswritten informationvariable schedulemandatory training2019/1152 - 17Legal 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
All positionseco-chequeseco-chequespart-timeCP 200equivalent benefit - 18Legal obligationVerified
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
All positionsprofessional experiencesenioritywage scaleCP 200professional experience - 19Legal obligationVerified
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
All positionsCCT 25pay equalityclassificationbenefitsgelijk loon - 20Legal 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
All positionsteleworkCA No. 85amendmentconnection costsremote work - 21RecommendationVerified
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
All positionsindexationindex centscost of living4,000 eurossalary increase - 22RecommendationVerified
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
All positionseco-vouchersCA No. 98250 eurosbenefitsenvironmental vouchers - 23RecommendationVerified
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
All positionsnight worke-commercearticle 38night bonusJune 2026night shift - 24RecommendationVerified
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
All positionsGGMMIminimum wageCA No. 43minimum salarycompensation - 25RecommendationVerified
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
All positionsnon-compete44,447 euros88,895 euroscompensationrestrictive clause - 26RecommendationVerified
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
All positionsmeal vouchersmeal tickets8.91 eurosONSSfood vouchers - 27RecommendationVerified
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
All positionsannual bonusJune 2026CP 200annual bonus - 28RecommendationVerified
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
All positionsBE-MAGICjob classificationgender neutralitypaytransparency - 29RecommendationVerified
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
All positionsdigital platformbogus self-employmentpresumption of employmentalgorithmic management2024/2831 - 30RecommendationVerified
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
All positionsinformation on starting employmentwritten contractwork regulationsjoint committee2019/1152 - 31RecommendationVerified
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
All positionstrial periodvoid clausestudenttemporary workprobationary period - 32RecommendationVerified
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
All positionsworking timedaily restovertimenight work2003/88 - 33RecommendationVerified
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
All positions38 hoursworking timecompensatory restreduced timework duration - 34RecommendationVerified
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
All positionsSundaywarehousecompensatory restlogisticsSunday work - 35Legal 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 ?student contracttrial periodnoticestudentenovereenkomst - 36Legal 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 ?part-time workpro rataequal treatmentpart-time work97/81 - 37RecommendationVerified
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 ?flexi-wage4/5pensionerT-3holiday pay - 38RecommendationVerified
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 ?dismissalnotice periodseniorityunified statusnotice term - 39RecommendationVerified
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 ?resignationavailabilitynotice periodseniorityresignation notice - 40RecommendationVerified
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 ?solidarity contribution2.71%5.42%ONSSsolidariteitsbijdrage - 41RecommendationVerified
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 ?minimum wageagestudent scaleRMMMGreduction - 42RecommendationVerified
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 ?part-timewritten contractArticle 11biswork regimereduced schedule - 43RecommendationVerified
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 ?part-timeweekly minimumone-third timeone-tenth time2026 reform - 44RecommendationVerified
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 ?variable scheduleseven working daysschedule noticepart-timevariable schedule - 45RecommendationVerified
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 ?part-timethree hoursminimum durationschedule monitoringreduced schedule - 46RecommendationVerified
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 ?temporary workreason for usereplacementtemporary excesstemporary hiringinterim - 47RecommendationVerified
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 ?taxes2026 incomedependent childresourcestax return - 48RecommendationVerified
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 ?mandatory provisionsschedulesremunerationwork rules - 49RecommendationVerified
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 ?fixed-term contractsuccessive contractsrenewalnon-discrimination1999/70 - 50RecommendationVerified
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 ?temp logisticspay equalityshift bonususer companytemporary work - 51RecommendationVerified
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 ?Fixed-term contractwritten contractsuccessive contractsarticle 10bisdetermined duration
Company internal policies
Employer-specific policies.
- 1Internal 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
Company ?validationprocess - 2Internal 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
Company ?remote work - 3Internal 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 ?internal mobility - 4Internal 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 ?internal gridclient
Procedures & support
Hiring procedures and support.
- 1RecommendationVerified
Horeca: suppression of register-linked reduction
No longer budget NSSO reduction for fixed Horeca workers from July 2026 recruitment. NSSO confirms elimination with no transition.
NSSO · socialsecurity.be · Office national de sécurité sociale · validated on 27 Aug 2026
HospitalitySCEGKScash registerNSSO reductionfixed workersDimona - 2Legal obligationVerified
PHARE: insertion bonus for a disabled worker
The PHARE insertion bonus can compensate for productivity loss related to disability. The request is joint between the worker and employer and requires a service decision.
French-speaking Community Commission / PHARE Service · ejustice.just.fgov.be · Commission communautaire française / Service PHARE · validated on 19 Feb 2024
Brussels-CapitalPHAREdisabilityinsertion bonusproductivity lossCOCOFemployment assistance - 3Legal obligationVerified
Diversity plan: financing and Actiris label
The employer can have a diversity plan approved with Actiris and request financing. The label requires favorable evaluation of a global or thematic plan.
Brussels-Capital Region · ejustice.just.fgov.be · Région de Bruxelles-Capitale · validated on 5 Jun 2019
Brussels-Capitaldiversity planActirismini-plandiversity labelco-financingdiversity plan - 4RecommendationVerified
Activa.brussels: closure and transition in 2026
Since July 15, 2026, activa.brussels no longer funds new hires. Actiris plans a transition for contracts already started, until December 31, 2026.
Actiris · actiris.brussels · Actiris · validated on 15 Jul 2026
Brussels-Capitalactiva.brusselshiring assistancerepeal 2026disability bonussalary cost - 5RecommendationVerified
Work authorization: submission to single window
Check the applicant’s residence status and category before requesting a Brussels authorization. Since May 4, 2026, applications for non-EU nationals go through the federal single window.
Brussels Economy and Employment · economie-emploi.brussels · Bruxelles Économie et Emploi · validated on 4 May 2026
Brussels-Capitalsingle permitwork authorizationsingle windownon-EU nationalproxy
See 32 other documentsHide
- 6RecommendationVerified
Horeca extras: contingents and flat-rate contributions
An extra is hired for a maximum two consecutive days. Check worker and employer contingents before applying NSSO flat rates.
NSSO · socialsecurity.be · Office national de sécurité sociale · validated on 27 Aug 2026
HospitalityContract ?extra50 days200 daysHoreca@workDimona EXTNSSO flat rate - 7RecommendationVerified
Students: NSSO contingent of 650 hours
Check student balance before reserving hours in Dimona. The social contingent does not replace student contract or sector wage scale.
NSSO · socialsecurity.be · Office national de sécurité sociale · validated on 27 Aug 2026
HospitalityContract ?student650 hoursStudent at workDimona STUHorecacommerce - 8RecommendationVerified
Horeca: combining student and occasional work
The two quotas can be combined without stacking benefits on the same work.
National Social Security Office · studentatwork.be · Office national de sécurité sociale · validated on 1 Jan 2025
HospitalityContract ?horeca50 days650 hoursHoreca at work - 9RecommendationVerified
Brussels: 240-hour ceiling per quarter
The 650-hour social quota does not guarantee maintenance of Brussels family allowances.
Famiris / Iriscare · famiris.brussels · Famiris / Iriscare · validated on 1 Jan 2020
Brussels-CapitalContract ?BrusselsFamiris240 hoursthird quarterfamily allowances - 10Legal obligationVerified
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 positionsAI Actemployer using AIhuman oversightlogscandidate informationArticle 26 - 11Legal 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 positionssingle permitsingle permitforeign workerdecision deadline2024/1233 - 12Legal 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 positionsindividueel maatwerkdisabilitywage subsidysupport subsidyVDABwage subsidy - 13RecommendationVerified
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 positionsAI OmnibusAI Act timeline2 December 2027Annex IIIautomated recruitment - 14RecommendationVerified
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 positionsVOPdisabilityprime de soutienindividueel maatwerktransitionDmfA - 15RecommendationVerified
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 positionsfirst hiringWIDEONSS identificationBCE number - 16RecommendationVerified
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 positionsDimona INDimona OUTentry to workexit from work - 17RecommendationVerified
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 positionsDimonaOTHSTUFLXEXTworker type - 18RecommendationVerified
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 positionsDmfAquarterly declarationsocial contributionspayroll - 19RecommendationVerified
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 positionsfirst hiringstarget-group reductionfirst employeetechnical operating unithiring aid - 20RecommendationVerified
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 positionsLimosaL-1postingforeign employer - 21RecommendationVerified
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 positionsLimosa L-1Belgian clientsubcontractingposted worker - 22RecommendationVerified
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 positionsBelgian transpositionpay transparency7 juin 2026private sectorequal pay - 23RecommendationVerified
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 positionswork rulesstart of employmentfilingschedulesworkplace rules - 24RecommendationVerified
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 positionstraining planCeforaCP 20020 employeestraining plan - 25RecommendationVerified
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
All positionsCeforaCevoratrainingCP 200onboarding - 26RecommendationVerified
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 positionsEU Blue Cardhighly qualified workerthird-country nationalqualifications2021/1883 - 27RecommendationVerified
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 positionscriminal recordArticle 596minorsregulated activityform - 28RecommendationVerified
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 positionshealth surveillancepreliminary assessmentrisk positionoccupational doctor - 29RecommendationVerified
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 positionspersonnel registerspecial registersocial documentsDimona - 30RecommendationVerified
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 positionsindividual accountpay stubsocial documentsdocument delivery - 31RecommendationVerified
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 ?650 hoursquotaschool yearvacationend of studies - 32RecommendationVerified
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 ?Dimona STUDmfAprior declarationquarterreservation - 33RecommendationVerified
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 ?Dimona FLXflexi-jobOK NOKoral contractattendance recording - 34RecommendationVerified
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 ?Dimona STUhour reservationstudent contractstudent contingent - 35RecommendationVerified
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 ?Student at workcertificatereserved hoursaccess codetemporary work - 36RecommendationVerified
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 ?Student at work650 hoursstudent jobsolidarity contribution - 37RecommendationVerified
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 ?job sheettemporary workeroccupational riskssafety onboardingjob specification