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Stay up to date with Recruit a Student Belgium: discover the latest news, inspiring blog articles, and practical tips about student jobs and student employment. We share updates on student work, labour market trends, and everything you need to know to make sure you don’t miss a thing.

Are you an employer? You’ll find practical insights on hiring student workers, efficient planning and administration, and tips to quickly find the right student talent. This way, you stay compliant with the rules and make smart staffing decisions for your team.

Are you a student? We provide clear information about working as a student, your rights and responsibilities, and helpful tips to smoothly combine work and studies. That way, you can get started well-prepared and make the most of your student job.

Do you still have questions? Be sure to check out our Student FAQ and Employer FAQ for quick and clear answers to the most frequently asked questions.

The newest blogs

Students

Working from age 15 in 2026: what is and isn't allowed?

Since 4 May 2026, every fifteen-year-old in Belgium can work as a student, even if they still attend school full-time. The limits are clear: light tasks only, two hours max on a school day and never late in the evening. In this article, you'll find out which jobs are allowed, how many hours you can work at 15, 16 and 17, and what to check yourself before your first shift.

Employers

Planning the 2026 year-end peak: how to deploy student workers under the new labour rules

New Belgian rules since 1 June 2026 cover night work, part-time hours and agency work. Here's how to plan your year-end peak with student workers.

Side jobs

Understanding your first Dutch payslip

Understanding your first payslip? Learn what gross, net, payroll tax credit and holiday allowance mean, then find your student job at Recruit a Student.

Side jobs

How many hours can you work while studying?

How many hours can you work while studying in the Netherlands? See the legal limits, the rules per age and find a student job that fits your timetable.