HR and people
The federal right to training in a nutshell
How many training days must you give your staff? The Belgian federal rule in a nutshell, depending on the size of your business. Not legal advice.
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Since the law of 3 October 2022, employees in Belgium have had an individual right to training. It's a federal rule, not a regional one. The number of days depends on the size of your business.
General information, not legal advice. Check the details with your payroll provider, and take into account any agreements in your joint committee.
The basics
- 20 or more employees: 5 training days per full-time employee per year.
- 10 to 19 employees: at least 1 training day per full-time employee per year.
- Fewer than 10 employees: the scheme doesn't apply.
For part-time employees, the entitlement is calculated pro rata.
What counts as training
Besides classroom training, other forms may count, such as e-learning and on-the-job training, depending on the rules and agreements that apply to your business. Check what counts in your sector.
Why it's more than an obligation
Training is one of the strongest ways to keep people and make your business adaptable. Now that tasks are changing because of AI, it's a chance to bring your team along rather than leave them behind.
Supporting your records
Keep track, per employee, of which training they completed, when and for how long. Reports and certificates from a learning platform help you maintain that overview. The legal assessment and official registration follow the rules and arrangements of your payroll provider.
Test yourself
Your business has 14 employees. How many training days per full-time employee per year apply as a minimum?
Prompt to copy
We're a small business with [number] employees. Help me set up a simple overview to track training completed per employee: columns, an example row and a monthly check. Don't give legal advice on the number of days, and tell me what I need to agree with my payroll provider.
