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July 22, 2026
6 min read
By the Nanny's Team

PC 318: what does it mean when you employ a nanny?

When you employ a nanny, you soon hear terms such as PC 318, salary conditions and social obligations. Fortunately, as a family you do not have to be an expert in social legislation. At Nanny's, we guide you not only in finding the right nanny, but also in choosing the most suitable form of employment, so that everything is arranged correctly.

What is PC 318?

A joint committee is a set of agreements on salary and working conditions within a specific sector. For nannies and family assistants, work often takes place within PC 318, the joint committee for family and home care.

Within this joint committee, agreements are made on, among other things:

  • minimum wages;
  • indexations;
  • holiday pay;
  • year-end bonuses;
  • working conditions;
  • social rights of employees.

These agreements ensure that both employees and employers clearly know which rights and obligations apply. Want to know more about the concrete cost that comes with these salary and working conditions? Read our guide What does a nanny at home cost?.

Why is PC 318 important when you employ a nanny?

When you employ a nanny, the joint committee helps determine which salary and working conditions apply. This influences, among other things:

  • the salary;
  • holiday pay;
  • year-end bonuses;
  • social contributions;
  • legal obligations as an employer.

For most families, this is not everyday material. For us it is. That is why we guide families daily in these choices and ensure that everything runs correctly and in accordance with the applicable regulations.

Which form of employment suits you best?

Not every family has the same needs. Some families opt for maximum relief and have their nanny employed through Nanny's payroll formula. Other families want to become the employer of their nanny themselves because they want more flexibility or want to attract an exceptional profile.

Together we look at which solution best suits your family.

Payroll via Nanny'sDirect employment (own management)
Nanny's is the legal employerYou are the legal employer
Full payroll and personnel administrationYourself or via a social secretariat
Social obligations arrangedTake on employer tasks yourself
Insurance arrangedArrange the necessary insurance yourself
Selection and screening by Nanny'sSelection and screening by Nanny's
Personal guidance throughout the entire processPersonal guidance throughout the entire process
Ideal for families who want to be fully unburdenedIdeal for families who want maximum flexibility

During a no-obligation introductory meeting, we go through both options and advise which formula best suits your family.

Becoming the employer of a nanny? We guide you.

When you choose to become the employer of a nanny yourself, there is more to it than just the salary. Think, for example, of:

  • a correct employment contract;
  • payroll administration;
  • affiliation with a social secretariat;
  • social contributions;
  • insurance;
  • application of the correct salary and working conditions.

That may seem like a lot. Fortunately, you do not have to figure this out alone. We guide you step by step and ensure that everything is set up correctly. Discover which tax benefits are possible in our guide A nanny at home: smarter financially and administratively.

Looking for an exceptional profile?

Some families are looking for a nanny with a very specific background or extensive experience. For example:

  • a multilingual nanny;
  • a pedagogically trained nanny;
  • a care worker or nurse;
  • an experienced family assistant;
  • a household manager.

These profiles sometimes have different salary expectations than the standard sector. That is why some families choose to employ the person directly. This way, they retain the freedom to put together an attractive salary package themselves. Unsure between a nanny and a family assistant? We are happy to help you choose.

Nanny's guides the entire search in this:

  • an extensive intake;
  • a targeted search;
  • personal conversations;
  • screening;
  • reference checks;
  • guidance throughout the entire selection procedure.

For this service, we work with a fixed selection fee. Curious how we find the right nanny? Discover our approach.

Arranging everything yourselfWith Nanny's
Figure out yourself which regulations applyPersonal tailored advice
Become an employer yourself without guidanceWe guide you step by step
Arrange contracts and administration yourselfFull support or relief
Search for candidates yourselfTargeted search for the right match
Check references yourselfExtensive screening and reference checks
Figure out yourself which salary conditions applyCorrect advice on the right form of employment
No support after the startWe stay involved after placement too

Why do families choose Nanny's?

For most families, hiring a nanny is a one-time experience. For us, it is daily practice. That is why we guide you not only in finding the right nanny, but also in everything that comes with it. Also read our overview guide Hiring a nanny in Belgium.

Unsure which form of employment suits you best?

Do you want to employ a nanny but do not know which formula best suits your family? No worries. During a no-obligation introductory meeting, we listen to your wishes, look at which support you are seeking and advise which form of employment fits best. This way, you know in advance not only which nanny best suits your family, but also which solution is most attractive both administratively and practically.

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