Question 1

How old do you have to be to work as a student?

Accepted Answer

You must have reached a certain age to be allowed to work as a student worker. You can start working as a student as soon as you: are 16 years old;are 15 years old and have completed the first two years of secondary education.

Question 2

How many days per year can I work as a student worker?

Accepted Answer

Per calendar year, you are currently allowed to work a maximum of 600 hours as a student worker,which can be taken completely freely during the year, under very attractive conditions for yourselfand your employer.

Question 3

Can I work more than prescribed?

Accepted Answer

You can work a maximum of 600 hours per year if you want to enjoy low social security contributions. Want to work more than 600 hours? You can, but then social contributions become higher from the 601st hour. No idea how many hours you have left? You can check this via StudentAtWork.

Question 4

Can I only work as a student worker in the summer?

Accepted Answer

No, you may work as a student throughout the year. However, not everyone is allowed to work as many hours as they want during the year. This is region-specific and tied to the child allowance, more info at the topic child allowance.

Question 5

Am I entitled to public holidays, holiday pay as a student?

Accepted Answer

Holidays and holiday pay are only for employees who pay the normal social security contributions.You pay less in social contributions during the first 600 hours of your holiday job. You are thereforenot entitled to holiday and holiday pay. A student chooses when he/she works, so whether or not hewants to work on a public holiday, that is his/her own choice. Sometimes public holidays are paidextra, but this depends on the employer.

Question 6

Do my parents keep child benefit if I have a student job?

Accepted Answer

Up to age 18, you are always entitled to child benefit. When you exceed this age and continue your studies, you depend on the hours you are allowed to work in your region. In Flanders and Wallonia, you may not work more than 600 hours per year to still be entitled to child benefit. In Brussels, it is 240 hours per quarter. If you work more than the allowed number, you can lose your child benefit.

Question 7

Do my parents have to pay more taxes if I do a student job?

Accepted Answer

Only if you earn so much that you are no longer dependent on your parents. The maximum amounts (bruto) you are allowed to earn change every year. Currently these amount to: Your parents are jointly taxed: 7.045 euros Your parents are taxed alone: 9,210 euros Your parents are taxed alone and you have a disability: 10,910 euros When you exceed these amounts, your parents pay more taxes.

Question 8

What about my own taxes?

Accepted Answer

Whether you have to pay taxes depends on your income. For 2023, your income as a student may not exceed €13,242.86 gross per year. If you go over this, you will therefore have to pay taxes. Caution! You must always file a tax return as a student, even if your income remains below the maximum amount.

Question 9

As a student worker, can I work for several employers or an interim office?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can stay with one employer or switch jobs. It doesn't matter, as long as you stay within yourquota. Do make sure you have an agreement with each employer.

Question 10

I am not Belgian, but I am currently studying in Belgium. Can I work with a student contract?

Accepted Answer

Every student is allowed to work in Belgium with a student contract. Your nationality or origin doesnot matter. You will have 475 hours in which you may work with reduced social securitycontributions. If you come from a non-EU member state, there may be additional obligations. Youcan check this on the link below: https://www.belgium.be/nl/werk/loopbaanbeheer/komen_werken_in_belgie/arbeidskaart

Question 11

What is the difference between a student worker and a working student?

Accepted Answer

You are a job student when you work no more than 600 hours per year and take advantage of low social contributions. When you work more than 600 hours, these low social contributions fall away and you are considered a full employee. The latter is equivalent to a working student. From the following year, your hours are replenished and you will start again as a work student.

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Questions - Temporary work

What happens after I register with TRIXXO Jobs?

Can I get a permanent contract through TRIXXO Jobs?

For which Jobs can I contact TRIXXO Jobs?

Working as a temporary worker? Does this mean more paperwork?

When does TRIXXO Jobs pay my wages? Monthly, weekly?

As a temporary worker, do I receive the same wages as a permanent employee?

Agency work and pension. How exactly does this work?

Are you entitled to an end-of-year bonus as a temporary worker?

Do I also get holidays as a temporary worker?

Am I entitled to holiday pay as a temporary worker?

Am I entitled to public holidays as a temporary worker?

Do I accrue seniority as a temporary worker?