Can an employee's start date fall on a weekend or public holiday in Belgium?

Yes, an employee's start date can fall on a weekend or public holiday in Belgium. However, weekends and public holidays should be respected unless overtime pay is intended and arranged with the employee.

Is there a statutory probationary period in Belgium and can it be extended or removed? Can the probationary period differ for various job titles or employment agreement types in Belgium?

In Belgium, probationary periods are generally not allowed under the law. Exceptions to this rule include employment agreements for students and cases of temporary or interim work.

What is Pebl's onboarding timeline in Belgium?

In Belgium, Velocity Global Belgium's onboarding timeline involves a series of steps:

• Allocating 1-2 weeks for drafting and discussing the employment agreement with the customer, including all clauses and benefits, to reach a final approval.
• Scheduling a kick-off call with the supported employee and addressing any potential queries from the supported employee to the customer, which takes approximately 3-5 days.
• Obtaining signatures and completing all required documents necessary for payroll purposes.

Can Pebl accept or support customers that have a local entity in Belgium?

No, Pebl cannot accept or support customers that have a local entity in Belgium.