All About Hiring Employees in Belgium
Get the information you need to hire in Belgium. Learn how Justworks EOR can help you streamline international hiring and manage employees abroad.
The Benefits of an EOR for Hiring in Belgium
Hiring in Belgium means following clearly defined employment standards for employment contracts, statutory contributions, and leave entitlements.
Justworks helps you navigate Belgium's employment framework without opening a local entity. We streamline onboarding, payroll setup, and HR processes so your team can get up and running smoothly.
Options for Hiring in Belgium
Partnering with an EOR
When you work with Justworks, you can avoid the expensive process of establishing a legal entity.
We oversee most local HR operations on your behalf, including:
Ensuring compliance with local labor laws and regulations
Creating employment contracts
Managing payroll, payroll taxes, and related payments like withholdings and deductions
Administering local benefits
Hiring Practices
Contracts
Employment contracts in Belgium must be in writing and should clearly outline compensation, working hours, job duties, and applicable collective agreements.
Indefinite-term contracts are standard, while fixed-term contracts require valid justification.
Working Hours
For most Belgian employees, the typical work schedule is eight hours per day and 38 hours per week. Exceptions apply based on collective agreements and can include flexible or part-time arrangements.
Background Checks
Background checks are permitted but must comply with GDPR in Europe and Belgian privacy regulations. Any screening should be directly relevant to the role and handled in accordance with Belgian law.
Ready to Hire Confidently in Belgium?
Justworks makes building your global team seamless by helping you hire and onboard talent in Belgium and beyond. Save yourself the time and hassle of international hiring today.
