How sickness, accidents, holidays and the end of a mission are handled when you work with us, and who pays what.
Report your absence to us and the client on the first day and send a medical certificate.
| Period | What you receive | Who pays |
|---|---|---|
| Days 1 to 30 | Your guaranteed salary, as if you were working | Us |
| From day 31 | About 60% of your salary (capped) from your health insurance fund | Social security, via your health fund. We contribute to part of months 2 and 3. |
| After one year | Invalidity benefit, if you are still unable to work | Social security |
Guaranteed salary applies while your assignment contract runs. Copyright income relates to original work you create, so it can be lower in months you are off sick.
Tell us straight away so we can report it to the insurer.
| Period | What you receive | Who pays |
|---|---|---|
| First 30 days | Your guaranteed salary | Us |
| After that | Income replacement and medical costs | Our mandatory occupational accident insurer |
We start looking for your next mission well before the end date.
| Period | What you receive | Who pays |
|---|---|---|
| Last day | Your final pay: salary, holiday pay for days not yet taken, pro rata allowances | Us |
| Last day | Unemployment certificate (C4) stating that your assignment ended | Us |
| After the mission | Unemployment benefit, if you meet the conditions (usually about one year worked in the last three) | Social security, via the unemployment office |
| Next mission | A new contract and your full package again | Us |
Between missions, our shared mission-gap pool supports you while we find your next assignment. If you are new to Belgium or to working here, check whether you already qualify for unemployment benefit.
We agree notice periods with clients so you are not left without warning.
| Period | What you receive | Who pays |
|---|---|---|
| Until your contract ends | Your normal pay | Us |
| Afterwards | As in "Your mission ends" | Social security, if you qualify |
Tell us in writing; the notice period depends on your contract and seniority.
| Period | What you receive | Who pays |
|---|---|---|
| Notice period | Your normal pay | Us |
| Afterwards | Unemployment benefit is normally suspended for several weeks after a resignation | Social security |
Paid leave is part of every Belgian employment contract.
| Period | What you receive | Who pays |
|---|---|---|
| 20 holiday days a year (full time) | Your salary, plus double holiday pay in June | Us |
| Public holidays | Your salary | Us |
Let us know in advance so we can plan with the client.
| Period | What you receive | Who pays |
|---|---|---|
| Birth leave, first 3 days | Your salary | Us |
| Rest of birth leave | About 82% of your salary (capped) | Social security, via your health fund |
| Maternity leave | Benefits from your health fund | Social security |
General information based on Belgian rules for 2026. Benefits depend on the conditions set by social security and the insurer. It is not personal legal or tax advice.