Working in Belgium

You Have a fixed contract, Your emploter can't simply dismiss you

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The employer can terminate the employment contract at any time if there is a valid reason for doin so

If you resign, you may stop working immediately

• True

• False

Answer explanation

After dismissal, a notice period uselly follows, the notice period is determined by low and depends on how long you have been employed.

Are you always entitled to unemployement benefits if you lose your job?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

You must have worked sufficient days as an employee. For more information contact RVA or your trade union

What is the name of the document you receive from your employer when you get fired

• C2

• C3

• C4

Where should you register as a job seeker if you lose your job?

• VDAB or Actiris

• RVA

• HVW (hulpkas voor werklooseheiduitkering)

  • unemployment benefits

Answer explanation

Register with the VDAB in you live in Flanders and with ACTIRIS if you live in Brussels

You are dismissed by your Employer. You do not agree with this decision. Where can you go?

• Trade union

• RVA

• VDAB or ACTIRIS

Answer explanation

The trade union checks whether the grounds of dismissal are valid

Where do you apply for unemployment benefits?

• The trade union or HVW

• Employer

• Vdab or ACTIRIS

Answer explanation

To benefit from a trade union you must pay membership fees. The HVW is free of charge