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# How do I set up a trainees/interns contract on Salary.lu?

Setting up an internship in Luxembourg requires careful compliance with both employment and social security regulations. Follow these steps to properly create an internship using Salary.lu.

### 1. Identify the Type of Internship

**A. Academic or** **Study-related internship** (tripartite agreement – stage conventionné)

* Required as part of the student's curriculum (school/university).
* Must be formalized by a tripartite agreement signed by the employer, the student, and the educational institution.
* Can be paid or unpaid, depending on the duration and nature.

**B. Voluntary or Non-study-related internship** (bilateral agreement – stage volontaire)

* Not required by an educational program.
* Must be formalized by a bilateral agreement between the employer and the intern.
* Treated similarly to regular employment for social security and remuneration purposes.

### 2. Prepare the Internship Agreement

**Academic or Study-related internship**

The agreement must be signed by:

* The employer
* The intern (and legal guardian if under 18)
* The educational institution

The agreement must include:

* Start and end dates
* Working hours per week
* Description of tasks and objectives
* Remuneration details (if applicable)
* Name and responsibilities of the supervisor/tutor
* Terms for absence, leave, and termination
* Social security coverage arrangements

**Voluntary or Non-study-related internship**

* A standard employment contract is required.
* All standard labor law and social security rules apply.

### 3. Social Security Affiliation

**Academic or Study-related internship**

* **If the intern is already covered** (as a student or family member) and the internship does not exceed 3 months: No additional affiliation is required.
* **If not covered:** The employer must affiliate the intern with the CCSS.

**Voluntary or Non-study-related internship**

* The employer must affiliate the intern as a regular employee with the CCSS, covering all standard social security contributions.

### 4. Remuneration Rules

* **Internships under 4 weeks:** Remuneration is optional.
* **Internships of 4–12 weeks:** At least 40% of the minimum social wage.
* **Internships of 12–26 weeks:** At least 75% of the minimum social wage.
* "Qualified" minimum wage applies if the intern has a diploma, BTS, or higher education certificate.

### 5. Enter the Contract in Salary.lu

1. Create the employee profile ([see instructions](https://help.salary.lu/en/article/how-do-i-add-new-employees-to-the-platform-1j14sny/)).
2. Go to the employee's profile and select the "Contract" tab.
3. Choose "Internship" as the contract type.
4. Select the training type (academic (study-related) or voluntary).
5. Enter the required details: dates, hours, remuneration, and supervisor.
6. Save and ensure all parties sign the agreement before the internship starts.

**Need Help?**

For further assistance, consult the [Contracts section of our Help Center](https://help.salary.lu/en/) or contact our support team.

**References**:

[CCSS: Study-Related Internships](https://ccss.public.lu/en/glossaire/stages-cadres-etudes/stagiaires-declarer.html) 
[CCSS: Non-Study Internships](https://ccss.public.lu/en/glossaire/stages-autres-regimes-scolaires/stages-non-regime-scolaire.html)