Employment initiation contract (CIE)
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The purpose of an employment initiation contract (contrat d’initiation à l’emploi - CIE) is to ensure its beneficiary receives practical training during working hours in order to make it easier for them to enter the job market.
The employment initiation contract is not subject to the same provisions as a traditional employment contract. However, the legal and conventional rules relating to night work, overtime, working on public holidays and Sunday work remain applicable.
The beneficiary of the CIE is afforded the leave entitlements that apply in the business where they work.
Who is concerned
The beneficiary of the CIE must:
- have been registered with the National Employment Agency (Agence pour le développement de l'emploi - ADEM) as an unemployed jobseeker for at least 3 months. In certain circumstances, the ADEM can make an exception to the 3-month registration requirement for young jobseekers who are waiting for an apprenticeship contract to be drawn up;
- less than 30 years old.
A 'promoteur' (an 'employer' under the terms of a CIE) must be a person or business who/which can offer the young person:
- either real job prospects at the end of the contract;
- or better employability, thereby improving the young person's job prospects on the job market.
How to proceed
Signing the contract
Once the employer has chosen a candidate, the ADEM will draw up a CIE, which must be signed in triplicate by:
- the ADEM employment officer for young people;
- the beneficiary of the CIE;
- the employer.
Duration of a CIE
The CIE is concluded for a 12-month period. However, the director of the ADEM may extend it for a maximum period of 6 months upon a justified request by the employer. The application for extension must be submitted no later than one month before the initial end of the CIE.
At the end of the contract, the director of the ADEM can authorise the signing of a new CIE with a different employer upon justified request from said employer.
Working conditions
Young people on a CIE are afforded the leave entitlements that apply in the business where they work, in accordance with the law and the conventions in force.
Moreover, the beneficiary of the CIE must also be registered for social security by their employer.
Mentoring the beneficiary
The young person on a CIE has a mentor chosen by the employer within the company. The mentor's role is to assist and guide the beneficiary of the CIE throughout the contract period. The ADEM employment officer for young people may invite the beneficiaries to take part in training or information sessions.
By mutual consent with the beneficiary of the CIE, the mentor must inform the ADEM of the beneficiary's skills and deficiencies, as well as the progress that needs to be made by the beneficiary during the contract period.
The employer must, within one month of the start of the working relationship:
- set up a training plan together with the beneficiary of the CIE and their mentor; and
- send a copy of the training plan to the ADEM employment officer concerned as soon as possible.
The young beneficiary of the CIE may be offered theoretical training by the employer during working hours.
Depending on their individual integration path and level of training, the young person may also be offered training courses organised by the employer, or by public and private institutions and organisations involved in training.
Six months after the start of the contract and 8 weeks before its end, the young beneficiary of the CIE will be assessed by the employer, in conjunction with the ADEM, regardless of whether or not the contract is to be extended.
In any case, the employer must allow the young jobseeker to:
- fulfil their obligations to the ADEM during work hours – specifically with regard to job offers, meetings and training courses; and
- to attend one or more job interviews obtained on their own initiative.
The young jobseeker's attendance at any job interviews must be proven by a certificate of attendance, provided by the ADEM as a pre-printed form. The certificate of attendance must:
- be given to the employer; and
- a copy must be sent to the ADEM employment officer for young people.
Payment
Throughout the whole contract period, the employer pays the beneficiary of the CIE a basic salary of:
- 80 % of the social minimum wage for unskilled workers, in the case of young people under the age of 18;
- 100 % of the social minimum wage for unskilled workers, for young people at least 18 years of age;
- 130 % of the social minimum wage for unskilled workers, for young people holding an advanced technician's certificate (BTS), a bachelor's or a master's degree.
Beneficiaries of the CIE who received more in unemployment benefits than the compensation they receive through the CIE are entitled to request a supplementary allowance paid by the ADEM. To this end, the beneficiary of the CIE must submit a monthly request for an additional payment on plain paper to the ADEM, accompanied by a copy of their payslip. The supplementary allowance is paid out for as long as the concerned party is entitled to unemployment benefits.
The remuneration paid to the beneficiary of the CIE is subject to the normal social security and tax contributions applicable to salaries.
Optionally, the beneficiary of the CIE may also be awarded a performance bonus by the employer.
Termination of the contract
- By the young person
- By the employer
The young person may terminate their contract for valid and compelling reasons. They must then notify their employer of the termination of the contract by registered letter, giving 8 days' notice.
The contract can also be terminated by the employer.
Employers who wish to terminate the CIE during the first 6 weeks of the initial contract must:
- notify the young beneficiary of the CIE of its termination by registered letter, giving at least 8 days' notice;
- send a copy of this notification to the ADEM.
Employers who wish to terminate the CIE after the first 6 weeks of the initial contract must:
- send a written request to the ADEM and wait for the approval;
- then, once approval has been granted, notify the young beneficiary of the CIE of its termination by registered letter, giving 8 days' notice.
The procedure for termination for serious misconduct is similar, whether it occurs during the first 6 weeks or later, with the exception that the 8-day notice period shall not apply.
The labour tribunal does not have jurisdiction to hear appeals relating to the CIE since the latter is not an employment contract.
Expiration of a CIE
Eight weeks before the end of the CIE, the ADEM and the employer must assess the young jobseeker, regardless of whether or not the contract was extended.
In any case, when a CIE reaches its end, if the young person is not going to be hired, the employer must provide them with a completion certificate specifying the nature and duration of their work and the training received, if applicable;
If the employer hires new staff within 3 months from the end of the CIE, then the former beneficiary of the CIE has priority for employment if they are unemployed at that moment.
Contract extension
If the employer wishes to extend the contract, they must send a justified request to the director of the ADEM, stating the precise reasons for the extension.
The ADEM will draw up an amendment to the contract.
The decision to extend the contract will take account of the results of the assessments and the conclusions arising from a discussion between the beneficiary of the CIE and the ADEM.
Online services and forms
Who to contact
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National Employment Agency (ADEM)
- Address:
- Luxembourg
- Phone:
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(+352) 247 88 888
Contact Center for job seekers
- Phone:
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(+352) 247 88 000
Contact Center for employers
- Website:
- https://adem.public.lu/en.html
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National Employment Agency (ADEM) Career Guidance Department (ADEM-OP) in the Maison de l’orientation, Diekirch
- Address:
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7, avenue de la Gare
L-9233
Diekirch
Luxembourg
B.P. 7, L-9201 Diekirch
- Phone:
- (+352) 247 65 430
Closed ⋅ Opens at 8.00
- Wednesday:
- 8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
- Thursday:
- 8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
- Friday:
- 8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
- Saturday:
- Closed
- Sunday:
- Closed
- Monday:
- 8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
- Tuesday:
- 8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
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National Employment Agency (ADEM) Career Guidance Department (ADEM-OP) in the Maison de l’orientation, Luxembourg
- Address:
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29, rue Aldringen
L-1118
Luxembourg
Luxembourg
B.P. 19, L-2926 Luxembourg
- Phone:
- (+352) 247 85 480
Closed ⋅ Opens at 8.00
- Wednesday:
- 8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
- Thursday:
- 8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
- Friday:
- 8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
- Saturday:
- Closed
- Sunday:
- Closed
- Monday:
- 8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
- Tuesday:
- 8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
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National Employment Agency (ADEM) Contact Centre for job seekers
- Address:
- Luxembourg
- Phone:
- (+352) 247 88 888
Closed ⋅ Opens at 8.00
- Wednesday:
- 8.00 to 12.30, 13.00 to 17.00
- Thursday:
- 8.00 to 12.30, 13.00 to 17.00
- Friday:
- 8.00 to 12.30, 13.00 to 17.00
- Saturday:
- Closed
- Sunday:
- Closed
- Monday:
- 8.00 to 12.30, 13.00 to 17.00
- Tuesday:
- 8.00 to 12.30, 13.00 to 17.00
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National Employment Agency (ADEM) Diekirch Agency
- Address:
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2, rue de Clairefontaine
L-9220
Diekirch
Luxembourg
B.P. 7, L-9201 Diekirch
Closed ⋅ Opens at 8.00
- Wednesday:
- 8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
- Thursday:
- 8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
- Friday:
- 8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
- Saturday:
- Closed
- Sunday:
- Closed
- Monday:
- 8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
- Tuesday:
- 8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
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National Employment Agency (ADEM) Differdange Agency
- Address:
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4, place Marie-Paule Molitor-Peffer
L-4549
Differdange
Luxembourg
B.P. 5, L-4501 Differdange
Closed ⋅ Opens at 8.00
- Wednesday:
- 8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
- Thursday:
- 8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
- Friday:
- 8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
- Saturday:
- Closed
- Sunday:
- Closed
- Monday:
- 8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
- Tuesday:
- 8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
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National Employment Agency (ADEM) Esch-sur-Alzette Agency
- Address:
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1, Porte de France
L-4360
Esch-sur-Alzette
Luxembourg
B.P. 289 L-4003 Esch-sur-Alzette
Closed ⋅ Opens at 8.00
- Wednesday:
- 8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
- Thursday:
- 8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
- Friday:
- 8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
- Saturday:
- Closed
- Sunday:
- Closed
- Monday:
- 8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
- Tuesday:
- 8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
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National Employment Agency (ADEM) Luxembourg Agency
- Address:
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13A, rue de Bitbourg
L-1273
Luxembourg-Hamm
Luxembourg
B.P. 2208, L-1022 Luxembourg
Closed ⋅ Opens at 8.00
- Wednesday:
- 8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
- Thursday:
- 8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
- Friday:
- 8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
- Saturday:
- Closed
- Sunday:
- Closed
- Monday:
- 8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
- Tuesday:
- 8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
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National Employment Agency (ADEM) Main office in Luxembourg-Hamm
- Address:
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19, rue de Bitbourg
L-1273
Luxembourg-Hamm
Luxembourg
B.P. 2208, L-1022 Luxembourg
Closed ⋅ Opens at 8.00
- Wednesday:
- 8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
- Thursday:
- 8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
- Friday:
- 8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
- Saturday:
- Closed
- Sunday:
- Closed
- Monday:
- 8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
- Tuesday:
- 8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
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National Employment Agency (ADEM) Questions concerning the Skills-Plang
- Address:
- Luxembourg
- Phone:
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(+352) 247 88 000
Contact Centre for employers
- Email address:
- info.sal@adem.etat.lu
Closed ⋅ Opens at 8.00
- Wednesday:
- 8.00 to 12.30, 13.00 to 17.00
- Thursday:
- 8.00 to 12.30, 13.00 to 17.00
- Friday:
- 8.00 to 12.30, 13.00 to 17.00
- Saturday:
- Closed
- Sunday:
- Closed
- Monday:
- 8.00 to 12.30, 13.00 to 17.00
- Tuesday:
- 8.00 to 12.30, 13.00 to 17.00
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National Employment Agency (ADEM) Wasserbillig Agency
- Address:
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44, Esplanade de la Moselle
L-6637
Wasserbillig
Luxembourg
B.P. 38, L-6601 Wasserbillig
Closed ⋅ Opens at 8.00
- Wednesday:
- 8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
- Thursday:
- 8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
- Friday:
- 8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
- Saturday:
- Closed
- Sunday:
- Closed
- Monday:
- 8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
- Tuesday:
- 8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
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National Employment Agency (ADEM) Wiltz Agency
- Address:
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20, rue Winseler
L-9577
Wiltz
Luxembourg
B.P. 57, L-9501 Wiltz
Closed ⋅ Opens at 8.00
- Wednesday:
- 8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
- Thursday:
- 8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
- Friday:
- 8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
- Saturday:
- Closed
- Sunday:
- Closed
- Monday:
- 8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
- Tuesday:
- 8.00 to 12.00, 13.00 to 17.00
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Related procedures and links
Procedures
Links
Tools
Consult the current social parameters.
Further information
on the Employment Portal (ADEM)
Legal references
- Code du travail, Livre V, Titre IV, Chapitre III
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Règlement grand-ducal du 24 août 2007
déterminant le contenu du plan de formation par l'article L.543-18 du Code du travail modifié
