Is an employee who undergoes training outside working hours paid?

Verified 06 February 2026 - Public Service / (Prime Minister)

No, training carried out by a private sector employee outside working time (RTT, annual leave, parental leave, unpaid...)) is not remunerated. However, in some cases, financial compensation for childcare is possible.

The rules vary depending on the situation:

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The training is at the initiative of the employee

When an employee uses his Personal Training Account (PTA) or solicits a Work Transition Project (TPP) to train outside working time, it does not no remuneration.

The training is at the initiative of the employer

The employee is not remunerated in training courses taking place outside working hours.

In principle, these trainings take place within the framework of the skills development plan.

This may be training taken as part of training measures determined by collective company or branch agreement.

THEcollective agreement may provide for compensation for any child-care costs.

FYI  

The employee's consent is mandatory for these training courses outside working time.

In the context of the conversion period

Non-working time training in the context of the conversion period is not remunerated.

Please note

Access to training for public officials (civil servants and contract staff) is governed by specific rules.

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