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# What are the rules for employing students during the school period?

During term time, students can gain paid work experience through fixed-term contracts. This arrangement is distinct from vacation period employment and has its own specific regulations.


### Who can be employed during the school period?

**Eligible students must be:**

* At least 16 years old (due to compulsory education requirements)

** Enrolled in Luxembourg in one of these programs:  **

* Advanced technician's certificate (BTS)  
* Bachelor's or master's degree at University of Luxembourg  
* Secondary or technical secondary education  
* Other University of Luxembourg educational courses


### What are the contract requirements?

**The contract must be:**

* Structured as a fixed-term contract (CDD)
* Made in writing
* Can be renewed multiple times within limits
* Maximum total duration: 5 years (unlike standard 24-month CDD limit)


### What are the working time restrictions?

**Regular Period:**

* Maximum 15 hours per week on average
* Calculated over one month or 4-week period (60 hours total)
* Must comply with school schedule

**School Holidays Exception:**

* Up to 40 hours per week allowed
* Regular working hour rules apply


### What's the required compensation?

**Minimum Wage Requirements:**

* Must not be lower than social minimum wage

**Age-based adjustments:**

* Ages 18+: 100% of unqualified social minimum wage
* Ages 17-18: 80% of unqualified social minimum wage
* Ages 16-17: 75% of unqualified social minimum wage

**Tax Considerations:**

* Income is subject to withholding tax
* Tax card required from commune of residence
* Students can request year-end tax relief


### What about social security and benefits?

**Social Security Coverage:**

* Full affiliation required (sickness, pension, accident, long-term care)

**Returns to co-insured status after contract ends if:**

* Under 30 years old
* Income below REVIS limit

**Leave Entitlements:**

* Pro-rata paid annual leave
* Paid sick leave (continuation of salary principle)
* Entitled to paid public holidays (worked or not)


### Important considerations for family benefits

**Family Allowance Impact:**

* Employment over 4 months per school year affects benefits
* Benefits suspended if gross monthly income ≥ social minimum wage
* Must report to Children's Future Fund with payslip copies


### Health and safety requirements

**Medical Requirements:**

* Medical check required for hazardous jobs
* Food handling requires medical certificate (valid 1 year)

**Special Protection for Young Workers:**

* Written risk information required before work starts (for minors)
* Legal guardian must be informed of risks

**Workers under 21 require special safety instructions with:**

* Health and safety representative
* Designated workplace safety officer


### Additional compliance requirements

**Documentation Needed:**

* Written employment contract
* Tax card
* Social security registration
* Medical certificates (if applicable)
* Working time records
* Payment records


|| Note: Please verify current requirements with relevant authorities.