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Outplacement

Advice and guidance for a fresh start

You have to dismiss one of your employees. It could be a manual worker, office worker, manager or executive. Want to offer a fresh start to your former employees while respecting legal obligations? Turn to Securex.

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What is Outplacement?

Outplacement involves supporting terminated employees to quickly find new employment or start their own business. This process is managed by a specialized provider like Securex.

In some cases, employers are required to offer outplacement after terminating an employee.

Our Outplacement Programs (individual or group) provide guidance to:

  • Facilitate acceptance of termination
  • Assist in job search
  • Identify talents, skills, and motivation
  • Coach employees wishing to start their own business

Why Choose Securex for Outplacement?

Benefits for employers:

  • Receive information on legal obligations and advice on the appropriate legal procedure.
  • Ease the termination interview by mentioning outplacement.
  • Improve employee morale.
  • Enhance the positive image of a responsible company, promoting sustainable employability.

Benefits for employees:

  • Receive support to cope with termination.
  • Prepare for a fresh start and learn to manage change.
  • Gain insights into job market opportunities and recruitment paths.
  • Develop skills and regain confidence during the support process.

When to offer Outplacement? 

Securex provides support for individuals and groups in the case of both individual and collective redundancy.

General scheme

Employers must offer outplacement when terminating an employee with a notice period of at least 30 weeks.

Special Scheme

Employees aged 45 and over, with at least one year of service, are entitled to outplacement and must follow it.

Collective termination

All employees with permanent contracts benefit from an outplacement program. Employers must create an employment cell offering outplacement, in consultation with the competent region. Fixed-term and temporary workers can also join the employment cell and benefit from an outplacement program.

How much does Outplacement cost?

The exact cost depends on the type of termination. In some cases, not all costs are borne by the employer:

  • If the notice period is at least 30 weeks, the employer can deduct 4 weeks from this period.
  • According to the joint committee, an intervention is provided by the competent sectoral fund.
  • In case of collective termination, part of the costs is reimbursed by ONEM.
  • In case of bankruptcy, outplacement is organized and paid for by the Social Intervention Fund.

How to Offer Outplacement?

The employer must send the outplacement offer by registered letter to the terminated employee. The timing of the offer depends on the type of termination.

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