Question 1

Do you build up social security rights with a flexi-job?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Even though you don’t pay taxes or social security contributions on your wages, you still build up social security rights. This means the hours you work count towards your pension, your holiday pay and any unemployment benefits in the future.

Question 2

Do you pay taxes on a flexi-job?

Accepted Answer

That depends on whether you’re working or retired.

Employee (at least 4/5): up to €18,440 per year (2026). This amount goes up every year with indexation. Anything you earn above that is taxed as normal.
Retired: no limit.

Have you taken early retirement, so you’re under 66 and don’t have a 45-year career? Then your pension goes down if you earn more than €8,121 extra in 2026.

Question 3

In which sectors can you do a flexi-job?

Accepted Answer

Since 1 July 2026, it’s possible in almost all sectors, private and public. Think of shops, warehouses, production, offices, education, healthcare and hospitality. Before, it was only possible in a limited number of sectors.

In healthcare, you can only do a flexi-job if you have the legally required diploma. Sectors can also still opt out later. Your consultant knows which jobs are eligible.

Question 4

Who can do a flexi-job?

Accepted Answer

Two groups can do a flexi-job: employees who work at least 4/5 and retired people. You work at least 4/5: three quarters before your flexi-job, you must have worked at least 4/5 of a full-time job, with a different employer. This condition is checked again every quarter. You’re retired: you can start right away, from the quarter in which you retire. The 4/5 rule doesn’t apply to you. Want to do a flexi-job with your last employer? Then wait until the quarter after you retire.

Question 5

What is a flexi-job?

Accepted Answer

A flexi-job is a side job with its own favourable status. You don’t pay social security contributions, and up to a fixed amount per year, you don’t pay taxes either. So what you earn gross, you get net. Your employer does pay a special contribution of 28% on top of your wages.

You work with short contracts, each time for a fixed period.

Question 6

How much do you earn with a flexi-job?

Accepted Answer

You get at least the pay-scale wage for your job in the sector. On top of that, you get 7.67% flexi holiday pay, straight away with every wage payment. Hospitality: Minimum per hour: €12.11 + €0.93 flexi holiday pay = €13.04 (since 1 September 2026) Maximum per hour: from 1 September 2026, hospitality has a fixed maximum of €23.06 per hour, holiday pay included. This amount replaces the former 150% rule and is also indexed. Other sectors: Minimum per hour: the pay-scale wage for your job. If there’s no pay scale, the legal minimum wage. 150% of the minimum basic wage for your job.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

No, you can work as a student all year round. Please note: not everyone can work as many hours as they want during the year. This depends on your region and is linked to child benefit. More info in the “Child benefit” section.

Question 8

As a student, can I work more hours than allowed?

Accepted Answer

You can work a maximum of 650 hours per year if you want to pay low social security contributions. Want to work more than 650 hours? That’s possible, but from the 651st hour, your social security contributions go up. No idea how many hours you have left? You can check via StudentAtWork .

Question 9

What’s the difference between a student worker and a working student?

Accepted Answer

Student worker: you work with a student contract and pay low contributions, within your 650 hours. Working student: you study, but you work with a regular contract. So you pay regular contributions. Working more than 650 hours? Then you work as a working student for those extra hours. On 1 January, you start again with 650 hours as a student worker.

Question 10

As an international student, can you work with a student contract?

Accepted Answer

Every student can work in Belgium with a student contract. Your nationality or background doesn’t matter. You get 650 hours during which you pay lower social security contributions. Do you come from a country outside the EU? Then there may be extra requirements. You can check them via this link .

Question 11

Can you still work as a student worker after you graduate?

Accepted Answer

That depends on when you graduate: You graduate in Student worker until June, July, August or September 30 September of that year January or February Not anymore: you’re no longer a student as soon as you know you’ve passed You continue studying in September (master’s, bridging year, new bachelor’s) You stay a student and can simply keep working

Question 12

As a student worker, can you work for several employers or through a temp agency?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can stay with one employer or switch between employers. Your 650 hours count for all your employers combined. You need a written student contract for every job. Working through TRIXXO Jobs? Then TRIXXO Jobs is your employer, even if you work for different companies. We take care of your contract and your payslip.

Question 13

As a student worker, are you entitled to public holidays and holiday pay?

Accepted Answer

Paid leave and holiday pay are only for employees who pay standard social security contributions. During the first 600 hours of your holiday job, you pay lower social security contributions. That means you’re not entitled to paid leave or holiday pay. As a student, you decide when you work. So whether you work on a public holiday or not is up to you. Sometimes public holidays are paid extra, but that depends on the employer.

Question 14

Do you have to pay taxes yourself as a student worker?

Accepted Answer

Every Belgian can earn extra income tax-free up to a certain amount. For tax year 2026 (2025 income), the tax-free allowance is €15,585.71 gross. Do you earn more than this amount as a student? Then you may have to pay taxes. The amount you owe is calculated based on your taxable income and the applicable tax brackets. Important to know: every student has to file a tax return, no matter how much you earn. Fortunately, as a student you don’t always have to fill in a full tax return yourself. The tax authorities send you an electronic proposal for a simplified tax return (VVA/PDS).

Question 15

Do you remain a dependant of your parents for tax purposes as a student worker?

Accepted Answer

Yes, as long as your net income is not higher than 12,300 euros (2026 income). This limit is the same for every household, whether your parents are taxed jointly or individually. Do you only work as a student worker within your 650 hours? Then in practice, you almost always remain a dependant.

Question 16

Do your parents lose child benefit if you have a student job?

Accepted Answer

Between 18 and 25, it depends on how many hours you work and where you live. The rules are set by the region where you live. You live in Limit to keep your child benefit (18–25 years) Flanders (Groeipakket) Max. 650 hours per year with a student contract. On top of that, max. 80 hours per month with a regular contract. Wallonia (FAMIWAL) Max. 650 hours per year with a student contract. On top of that, max. 240 hours per quarter with a regular contract. Brussels (Famiris) Max. 240 hours per quarter, with any type of contract. In July, August and September, you can work without limits if you continue studying after the summer. Do you go over the limit? Then the child benefit stops for that month (Flanders/Wallonia) or that quarter (Brussels). As soon as you’re back within the limit, your parents receive it again.

Question 17

Can you work all year round as a student?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can use your 650 hours whenever you want: in summer, at weekends or during the school year. Do you live in Brussels? Then keep in mind that there’s a limit per quarter for your child benefit.

Question 18

What happens if you work more than 650 hours?

Accepted Answer

You can simply keep working. But from the 651st hour, you pay the normal social security contributions of 13.07%, and withholding tax is deducted. Working more can also affect your child benefit (see below).

Question 19

How many hours can you work as a student worker?

Accepted Answer

You can work 650 hours per calendar year with low social security contributions. This limit has applied since 1 January 2025 and is permanent. You pay 2.71% social security contributions. No withholding tax is deducted. On 1 January, you get 650 new hours. The hours count for all your employers together. Check how many hours you have left on Student@work . There you can also download the certificate an employer may ask for.

Question 20

From what age can you work as a student worker?

Accepted Answer

From 16. Are you 15? Then you can also get started. Minors aged 15 who are still in full-time compulsory education can now do ‘light work’. Our offices will be happy to give you more information.

Question 21

What happens after you register with TRIXXO Jobs?

Accepted Answer

We think it’s important to really get to know you. After you apply, we’d like to meet you for an interview and any tests. That way, we can look together at which jobs suit you best. Then we present your profile to our clients. Often, you can even choose from several offers. Of course, we first ask for your permission before we share your CV with potential employers.

Question 22

What jobs can you find at TRIXXO Jobs?

Accepted Answer

We’re looking for temporary workers all over Belgium for blue-collar and white-collar jobs in these sectors: Construction (TRIXXO Construxx) Logistics and distribution Production Technical Retail Hospitality Cleaning Call centre Safety and fire watch Office jobs (TRIXXO Exxperts) Are you a student, or looking for extra income on top of your main job? Then we’re here for you too. Click here for all our vacancies.

Question 23

Do you have more paperwork as a temporary worker?

Accepted Answer

No. TRIXXO Jobs takes care of your contract, your payslip and your social security declaration. You work, we handle the admin.

Question 24

Can temporary work lead to a permanent contract?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Companies often use temporary work as a stepping stone to permanent hiring. Many temporary workers get a permanent contract after their temporary assignment.

Question 25

Bouw je anciënniteit op als uitzendkracht?

Accepted Answer

Do you build up seniority as a temporary worker? Even though you don’t have a permanent contract as a temporary worker, you do build up seniority. But it’s calculated differently than for permanent employees. For a temporary worker, it’s not about the number of years, but about the periods you’re active with your temp agency. This means that all the days worked under all your temporary contracts are added together. That’s how you build up seniority as a temporary worker. As a temporary worker, you build up seniority more slowly. That’s because you can also lose your seniority, for example if you’re out of work for more than one week between two contracts. But in some cases, you can keep your seniority: Do you have a contract but fall ill and can’t work? Then you keep the seniority you’ve already built up. You don’t lose any seniority if you’re not working for less than one week.

Question 26

Which public holidays are you entitled to as a temporary worker?

Accepted Answer

As a temporary worker, you’re just as entitled to paid public holidays as permanent employees. There are 10 paid public holidays in total each year, which you can mark in your calendar. These days are: New Year’s Day Easter Monday Labour Day Ascension Day Whit Monday Belgian National Day Assumption Day All Saints’ Day Armistice Day Christmas Day

Question 27

How does holiday pay work for a temporary worker?

Accepted Answer

As a temporary worker, you have the same right to holiday pay as a permanent employee. Holiday pay is calculated on the basis of all the work you did in the previous year, and it depends on whether you are a white-collar or a blue-collar worker. White-collar worker Single holiday pay: single holiday pay is the normal pay you receive for the days of holiday you take. Double holiday pay: double holiday pay is 92% of your gross monthly pay and works as an annual bonus. It is paid directly by the employer. During your assignment, we, as the temp agency, are your employer. That’s why you receive your holiday pay straight away with your weekly pay, both single and double. Blue-collar worker As a blue-collar worker, your holiday pay is about 15% of your increased gross annual pay (i.e. 108%). In practice, this is about 8 weeks’ pay if you work full-time. It is paid by bank transfer by the National Annual Holiday Office (RJV/ONVA) between 2 May and 30 June, for both permanent employees and temporary workers.

Question 28

As a temporary worker, how many days of holiday do you get?

Accepted Answer

En tant qu’intérimaire, vous avez droit à 20 jours de congé minimum. Du moins si vous avez travaillé à temps plein pendant toute l’année dernière, 5 jours par semaine. Vous travailliez 6 jours par semaine ? Alors vous avez même droit à 24 jours de congé. Vous avez été au chômage pendant un certain temps l’année dernière, ou vous avez travaillé à mi-temps ? Alors vous avez moins de jours de congé.  Tant que votre employeur est d’accord, vous pouvez demander un jour de congé à tout moment en tant qu’intérimaire. Mais il vaut mieux ne pas prévoir de longues vacances pendant une mission. La plupart des employeurs font en effet appel à des intérimaires pour les moments où il y a beaucoup de travail.

Question 29

As a temporary worker, are you entitled to an end-of-year bonus?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The bonus is 8.33% of the gross pay you earned during the reference period, from 1 July (previous year) to 30 June (current year). Days worked through different temp agencies are added together. To qualify for this bonus, you only need to have worked at least 65 days or 494 hours during the reference period (1 July to 30 June), through one or more temp agencies. Some days of absence also count towards those 65 days, such as sick days covered by guaranteed pay, compensatory rest days and public holidays. The bonus is 8.33% of the gross pay you earned during this period. These days also count: sick days with guaranteed pay days off due to a workplace accident paid public holidays compensatory rest days up to 5 days of temporary unemployment for economic reasons The Social Fund for Temporary Workers pays the bonus, not TRIXXO Jobs. Are you a member of a trade union? Then you’ll receive it in December through your union. If not, the fund pays it from January.

Question 30

When does TRIXXO Jobs pay your wages?

Accepted Answer

As a temporary worker at TRIXXO, you get paid every week. For more information, contact admin@trixxo.be .

Question 31

As a temporary worker, do you get the same pay as a permanent employee?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You earn at least the same as a permanent colleague doing the same job at the same company. That’s the law. Do your colleagues get extra benefits? Then you get them too, under the same conditions. For example: Meal vouchers Eco vouchers A home-to-work travel allowance Shift or night bonuses

Question 32

Do you build up a pension as a temporary worker?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Your days as a temporary worker count in full towards your statutory pension, just like with a permanent job.

Frequently asked questions

Do you build up social security rights with a flexi-job?

Do you pay taxes on a flexi-job?

In which sectors can you do a flexi-job?

Who can do a flexi-job?

What is a flexi-job?