Notice period (Belgium)
The legal notice in weeks when you're dismissed or resign, based on length of service (single status).
How it works
Scale from the single-status law (2014): from 1 week (under 3 months) up to 3 weeks per year after 5 years. On resignation, about half, capped at 13 weeks. Payment in lieu = weeks × salary × 3 / 13.
Results are for guidance only and do not replace professional advice.
Worked example
With the default values:
- Length of service (full years)6
- + months3
- Who ends the contract?The employer (dismissal)
- Gross monthly salary (for compensation)3300
you get:
- Notice period21 weeks
- About4.8 months
- Payment in lieu of notice€15,992.31
- Notice startsThe Monday after notification
Frequently asked questions
How does the “Notice period” tool work?
Scale from the single-status law (2014): from 1 week (under 3 months) up to 3 weeks per year after 5 years. On resignation, about half, capped at 13 weeks. Payment in lieu = weeks × salary × 3 / 13.
What do I need to enter?
Just fill in: length of service, + months, who ends the contract?, gross monthly salary. The result updates as you type.
Can you give an example?
Length of service (full years): 6; + months: 3; Who ends the contract?: The employer (dismissal); Gross monthly salary (for compensation): 3300 → Notice period: 21 weeks; About: 4.8 months.
Is this calculator free, and is my data private?
Yes. HOD Calc is completely free with no sign-up. The calculation runs in your browser: nothing you type is sent or stored.