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Status

The National Social Security Office (NSSO) in Belgium is responsible for collecting social security contributions for liable workers and managing the social security system.

Category

In Belgium, the terms “white collar” and “blue collar” refer to different categories of workers, each with distinct characteristics:

Blue Collar Workers: Traditionally, blue collar workers are those who engage in manual labour.

The term originated from the durable blue fabrics worn by these workers.

They are typically paid hourly and receive their salary twice per month.

Their holiday allowance comes from a social security reserve fund known as the Vacation Fund.

White Collar Workers:

These workers typically perform administrative or professional work, often at a desk.

Historically, they wore white-collared shirts, which is where the term comes from.

White collar workers have a fixed monthly salary paid once per month, and their holiday allowance is paid by the employer.

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NSSO (Employee)

The contributions are calculated based on the employee’s salary.

NSSO (Employer)

Employers are required to pay the calculated social security contributions to the NSSO. This is typically done on a quarterly basis.

Net to pay

Net pay due to worker