Immigration update: Belgium | Minimum Salary scales 2021: Brussels, Flanders & Walloon Region
Minimum Salary scales 2021: Brussels, Flanders & Walloon Region
All regions (Brussels, Flanders and Wallonia) have released the 2021 minimum salary thresholds for foreign employees.
What are the implications?
New applications:
The signed contract with start date on or after January 1st 2021 must indicate a salary equal or higher than the minimum 2021 salary scale.
Renewals:
If the salary slips of the last period proof a salary under or close to the new threshold, the employer must provide proof of a salary raise.
Pending applications:
The ministry is requesting employers’ declarations stating that the salary will comply in 2021 with the new minima.
Valid Permits:
It is the obligation of the employer to make sure all criteria, including salary scales, related to the work authorization are always met. The employer will need to send yearly proof to the ministry.
Should you have any questions, please contact:
Annika Tossyn
Immigration Specialist
Annika.Tossyn@staging.santaferelo.com
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