Single Permit from Belgium Employer but salary not processed

AppuBala · 2023-06-07T15:56:37+02:00

Struggling with salary issues as a Single Permit holder in Belgium? Find advice on dealing with employers, exploring new opportunities, and next steps.

AppuBala Member

Member since 02 January 2018

AppuBalaMember07 June 2023 13:56:37

Dear,

I am living in Belgium and having Single permit from Belgium employer. My employer is doing a consulting and staffing and I have not received any clients to start my work since 2 months. Due to this, my employer has not paid me the salary yet.

In the past, I have worked for Foreign employer and I have joined this Belgium employer 2 months before and ever since I was not paid.

Can anyone suggest what can I do in this case and how to approach?

Shall I look for another employer who can do me new single permit?

Please assist

Edigj Contributor

Member since 04 June 2015

EdigjContributor08 June 2023 09:20:33

195

Have a look at what your contract says.

Then ask your employer. He might not have a client for you yet but it is their risk if you are on his payroll.

Discuss this with them and ask when you will be paid.

AppuBala Member

Member since 02 January 2018

AppuBalaMember08 June 2023 09:40:48

I asked them and the response was when the client comes they can pay. I am not sure when that will happen.

Most of openings that applied are asking for employment contract and not as Freelancer of this Consulting company.

I am confused how to proceed further and whom to consult regarding this.

Edigj Contributor

Member since 04 June 2015

EdigjContributor08 June 2023 09:59:51

195

This is not normal under BE law. They are consultancy, they get a huge margin on top of what you will get as a salary but they must bear the risk of not having client.

Seems they are crocks and want to pass over on you the risk of not having a client on you.

Your options are: