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Vacancy declaration

The vacancy declaration informs ADEM of the employer's recruitment need. It describes the position and enables exchanges with the employment service to be organised.

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Understand the scope

What is this process for?

It does not replace the conclusion of the employment contract or the entry declaration to the CCSS. For certain international recruitments, it is combined with additional procedures.

In your file

How to prepare the process

Choose the form corresponding to the recruitment and specify precise duties, skills and conditions. Check the contact details of the person who will follow up on applications. Keep the reference and update the status of the position in accordance with the instructions. A poorly described need may lead to unsuitable applications and delay the procedure.

A scenario to help you understand

Educational example

A company recruits a payroll manager and specifies the languages, software and responsibilities relevant to the declared position.

Fictitious situation, presented to illustrate the concept.

Prepare for what comes next

Points to check

  • Rédiger une description précise
  • Choisir le formulaire approprié
  • Suivre la référence et l’issue du poste

Connecting concepts

Terms to know as well

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

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.Employment contractThe employment contract governs an employment relationship, with the respective obligations of the employer and employee within the applicable legal framework.Work and residence authorisationThe right to work and reside in Luxembourg depends on the person's nationality and circumstances. Certain activities carried out by third-country nationals require an appropriate authorisation or permit.Operational declaration with the CCSSA procedure enabling a company to register as an employer with the CCSS.Joint Social Security Centre (CCSS)The Joint Social Security Centre (CCSS) notably manages registrations and the collection of social security contributions within its remit.Social minimum wageThe social minimum wage is a statutory remuneration benchmark whose applicable amount varies, in particular, according to age, qualification and period.

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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