The glossary to understand and take action

Employment Development Agency (ADEM)

ADEM is Luxembourg’s public employment service. It supports employers in particular with recruitment and the declaration of job vacancies, with services and measures subject to their own conditions.

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Understand the scope

Its role for your business

A job vacancy declaration replaces neither the employment contract nor the employee’s affiliation with the CCSS. Certain hires involving a third-country national also require a specific procedure.

In your file

When to contact them and what to prepare

Prepare an accurate description of the position, the expected skills and the working conditions. The employer service can guide the search for candidates. Before relying on hiring aid, check its beneficiaries, timetable and the commitments required. Then inform ADEM of the outcome of the recruitment in accordance with the applicable procedure.

A scenario to help you understand

Educational example

An SME is looking for an accountant: it declares the vacancy, discusses the sought-after profile, then handles the contract and social security formalities separately.

Fictitious situation, presented to illustrate the concept.

Prepare for what comes next

Points to check

  • Décrire le poste et les compétences
  • Vérifier les formalités particulières
  • Actualiser l’issue du recrutement

Connecting concepts

Terms to know as well

Continue with the concepts, contacts and procedures related to this topic.

Vacancy declarationThe vacancy declaration informs ADEM of the employer's recruitment need. It describes the position and enables exchanges with the employment service to be organised.Employment contractThe employment contract governs an employment relationship, with the respective obligations of the employer and employee within the applicable legal framework.Joint Social Security Centre (CCSS)The Joint Social Security Centre (CCSS) notably manages registrations and the collection of social security contributions within its remit.Directorate-General for ImmigrationThe Directorate-General for Immigration of the Ministry of Home Affairs handles residence and work procedures falling within its remit. It is involved in particular in certain professional projects involving third-country nationals.Economic CommitteeThe Economic Committee is involved in schemes relating to economic conditions and employment, in particular the examination of short-time working applications under the applicable framework.Short-time workingShort-time working makes it possible, under the conditions of a specific scheme, to respond to a temporary reduction in activity. Its use requires a procedure and compliance with the applicable decisions and obligations.

Put it into practice

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Practical guideFirst hire: organising the employer file and payroll

Sources and verification

References consulted on 20 September 2026. Official procedures specify the applicable conditions and exceptions.

This guide explains a general process. The applicable rules depend on your situation; it does not constitute personalised advice. Report a correction.

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