Difference between Fixed contract and contract with Interim

Belgium offers many job opportunities, in various sectors, and thus - various forms of employment, including work through Interim or work with a direct contract in the company. There is also self-employment, but we will focus on the first two options. As there are many myths about which of them is more beneficial to the employee, we have compared both of these forms to show you what impact they have on the employee's professional and financial situation.

The type of contract you have with your employer is extremely important. It determines job security, and thus many aspects of your life.
For example: a fixed contract will make it easier for you to rent a house. But it gives less flexibility and it is more difficult to end it fast, as it is in the case of working through Interim.

 

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO WORK THROUGH INTERIM?

Working through an interim office is the so-called temporary work. The ultimate goal of this may be to obtain a permanent contract after a certain period of time. To go to work as a temporary worker, you should first sign up for a selected Interim office (https://accentjobs.be/en/our-offices). Interim’s are working with various companies that assign them to search for employees. Interim offices can offer jobs for short or longer periods. Your official employer is the interim office, who sends you to work for a specific company.

 

DIRECT CONTRACT AT THE EMPLOYER (FIXED CONTRACT)

This is a type of contract concluded directly with the company. In this case, the interim will not mediate in formalities. All communication takes place between the company and the employee. The contract may be for a definite or an indefinite period.

Determining the minimum wage is one of the important aspects of ensuring employee rights. Both as an interim worker and on a fixed contract, you are entitled to a fair and legal wage. Your gross salary is the amount stated on your contract. From this sum is paid income tax and RSZ (social tax - fixed at 13.07%). What is left is your net salary.