Hiring student workers? Everything you need to know!
The right student workers for your company!
Finding reliable and flexible staff is a challenge for many companies in sectors such as car rental, hospitality, and cleaning. Peaks in demand, seasonal pressure, and last-minute replacements require a dynamic staffing strategy.
Recruit a Student offers a solution by connecting companies such as Avis, Roompot, and previously Moose Bar and Burgerij, with motivated student workers who are ready to start immediately.
In this blog, we explain how student workers can add efficiency and flexibility to your business and how to deploy them optimally.
Who can work as a student worker?
A student worker must be enrolled in full-time education and be at least 16 years old (or 15 and have completed the first two years of secondary education). Students in part-time education or dual learning programs may only work as student workers under specific conditions. After graduation, a student may continue working as a student worker until 30 September of that year.
How many hours can a student worker work?
Hospitality:
- 18+: maximum 11 hours per day and 50 hours per week
- Under 18: maximum 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week
Car rental & cleaning:
- Minors: maximum 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week
- Adults: 9 to 11 hours per day, depending on the applicable collective labour agreement
Student workers may work up to 475 hours per year at a reduced social security (RSZ) rate.
What needs to be arranged?
- A fixed-term employment contract is mandatory and must be signed before the student starts working.
- The contract duration may not exceed 12 months minus one day.
- Students must receive at least the minimum wage for their job category. In hospitality, they may be classified up to two categories lower.
Social security (RSZ) and costs for a student worker
Employer: Pays only 5.42% social security contributions up to the 475th hour, and approximately 30% thereafter.
Student worker: Pays only 2.71% social security contributions, and 13.07% from the 476th hour onwards.
Commuting allowance: Student workers are entitled to compensation for commuting between home and work.
Why hire student workers in your sector?
Car rental: Students assist with administrative tasks, customer service, and vehicle checks.
Cleaning: Flexible and motivated students strengthen your team during peak periods.
Hospitality: Extra staff for busy shifts and events without long-term commitments.
Let your business grow with the right students!
With student workers, your team remains flexible and efficient. Recruit a Student helps you find the right match, so you can focus on running your business. Get in touch and discover the benefits of flexible student staff.
