Facts
Welcome to our FAQ page! Here you’ll find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our services, procedures, and practical matters. Whether you’re looking for work, want to know more about your contract, or need help with administration, we’re here to help.
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Compensation
Understanding Your Pay Slip
Gross Salary
The amount you agreed upon with your employer before signing your contract.
Before your (net) salary is deposited into your bank account, there are several additions and deductions.
Do you have a day of leave or holiday? Then your gross salary for that day includes compensation for worked days and payment for that vacation or holiday.
Social Security Contribution
The contribution to the National Social Security Office amounts to 13.07% of your gross salary. This amount is allocated for child benefits, allowances, and pensions.
As a blue-collar worker, first multiply your income by 1.08. Then deduct 13.07% from that amount. What remains is your taxable income.
Withholding Tax
After that, a portion of your salary goes to the tax authorities.
The more you earn, the higher the withholding tax.
Do you have children or care for a live-in parent? Are you legally cohabiting or the sole earner? Then you pay less taxes.
Keep in mind that the withholding tax is an advance payment. The tax inspector calculates the following year what you should have actually paid to the tax authorities.
If you paid too much each month, you’ll receive a refund.
If your withholding tax was too low, you’ll be asked to make an additional payment.
Special and Personal Contributions
What remains after social security contributions and withholding tax is your net salary.
From your net amount, you still contribute to meal vouchers, group insurance, benefits in kind (such as laptop and company car), etc.
If you receive a bicycle allowance or mobile phone allowance, your total net salary increases.
Net Salary
After calculating the social security contribution, withholding tax, and special contributions, we arrive at your net salary.
This is the amount you actually receive in your account.
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Tax-Advantaged Overtime in 2021
For the period from 01.01.2019 – 31.12.2020, the tax-advantaged overtime quota was temporarily set at 180 hours instead of 130 hours.
Given the expiration of the temporary increase to 180 hours and in the absence of a Royal Decree extending the system, the quota for tax-advantaged overtime hours will return to 130 hours for 2021.
The existing increase for the hospitality sector and construction sector remains in place.
•In the construction sector (and related sectors), the limit of 130 overtime hours was increased to 180 hours on January 1, 2014, provided that the work sites effectively use an attendance registration system.
•In the hospitality sector, the limit of 130 overtime hours was increased to 360 hours on December 1, 2015. This extension applies to employers under the joint committee
302 or joint committee 322, temporary employment agencies operating under joint committee 302.
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Flexi-jobs
How much can a retiree earn annually?
How much you can earn as a retiree depends on your age.
If you are 65 years or older, there is no limit on additional earnings.
If you are younger than 65, there is an annual limit that depends on your personal situation. Want to know more? Take a look at the Federal Pension Service website or contact the National Social Security Office.
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Anti-discrimination
Anti-discrimination Policy Criteria
In Belgium, there are three laws that together form the anti-discrimination legislation: the Gender Act, the Anti-racism Act, and the Anti-discrimination Act. Together they identify 19 protected discrimination criteria. Discrimination based on any of these criteria or personal characteristics is prohibited and punishable.
These are the 19 discrimination criteria, divided by law:
- Gender Act: gender
- Anti-racism Act: nationality, national or ethnic origin, so-called race, skin color, and descent (Jewish origin)
- Anti-discrimination Act: disability, belief or philosophy, sexual orientation, age, wealth, civil status, political conviction, trade union conviction, health status, physical or genetic characteristic, birth, social origin, and language
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Application Tips
TOP 10 Shortage Occupations - VDAB
VDAB launched ‘the TOP 10 Shortage Occupations in 2021’.
Would you like to help adjust this list? Visit Experza and start in one of these professions.
Would you like to read the full article about this?
https://www.vdab.be/trends/knelpuntberoepen
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Tips for job applications.
1. First impressions matter.
The interviewer forms an unconscious impression within the first 5 seconds.
Greet your conversation partner in a friendly, open manner. Appear calm and maintain a well-groomed appearance.
2. Be prepared.
Have you sent your CV in advance or do you have it with you?
Have you visited the company’s website?
Do you know which position you’ve applied for?
3. Believe in yourself.
Project confidence. Prepare to talk about your knowledge, experience, and skills.
Why should the company hire you?
What are your positive qualities that relate to the vacancy?
4. Positive enthusiasm.
Everyone likes to speak and work with a positive person.
It shows your level of motivation and can be the deciding factor in hiring.
5. Body language.
Non-verbal communication is very important during a job interview.
80% of communication depends on how you say it.
Try to maintain an open, relaxed posture during the conversation.
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Leave
Paternity Leave
For births from January 1, 2021, the number of absence days is increased to 15, and for births from January 1, 2023, this number rises to 20 days. These additional birth leave days can also be taken at the employee’s discretion within four months from the day of birth.
As before, the employee maintains their salary during the first three days of absence. For the subsequent days (now including the additional birth leave days), they receive an allowance.
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Holiday Pay
When do I receive holiday pay as a white-collar worker?
White-collar workers receive single and double holiday pay on their gross salary every week. This is paid by Experza.
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When do I receive my holiday pay as a blue-collar worker?
The Annual Vacation Fund transfers the holiday pay to your account each year during the May-June period.
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Do I have the right to holiday pay as a temporary worker?
As a temporary worker, you receive single and double holiday pay just like all other employees.
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Student Worker
Which jobs am I not allowed to do as a student worker?
As a student worker, you may not perform jobs that involve excessive physical or psychological strain. Additionally, you may not perform jobs where you receive insufficient training or where there is limited safety awareness. If the job would expose you to ionizing radiation, toxic or carcinogenic substances, substances harmful to a fetus during pregnancy, or substances that cause hereditary genetic changes, you may not perform this job as a student worker. Exposure to heat, cold, noise, or vibrations is also prohibited.
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What time can I start working as a student worker?
Am I entitled to breaks during my workday as a student worker?
Is there a limit on the number of hours/days I can work as a student worker in one week?
Students under 18 may work a maximum of 5 days per week as student workers and only exceptionally on Sundays. If you are over 18, you may work up to 6 days per week. For adult students, the prohibition on Sunday work does not apply, unless they work in a sector where different rules apply.
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How do I know how many hours I have already worked as a student worker?
How many hours can you work as a student worker?
Since 01/01/2023, you may work 600 hours as a student worker spread over one year.
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Is there a maximum age for working as a student worker?
At what age can I start working as a student worker?
You can start working as a student worker from the age of 16. However, if you have completed the first two years of secondary education, you may also work as a 15-year-old student.
If you have decided to switch to part-time or alternating education, you may also work from the age of 15, except during times when you must be present at school or are working under a part-time employment or internship agreement.
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Year-end Bonus
What if I haven't heard anything about my year-end bonus by the end of December?
For questions, you can contact the Social Fund for Temporary Workers between 9 AM and 12 PM at 02 203 60 95. Make sure you have your national registration number ready. You can find this on the back of your identity card. You can reach the Social Fund for Temporary Workers by mail at Havenlaan 86c, 1000 Brussels.
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How do I receive my year-end bonus?
The year-end bonus is paid by the Social Fund for Temporary Workers. During December, you will receive a document from them to obtain your bonus.
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When am I entitled to a year-end bonus?
If you have worked 65 or more social security days in the period from July 1 of the previous year to June 30 of the current year, you are entitled to a year-end bonus.
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