A derisory salary
For the winner of the beauty contest, a part -time contract is signed. However, Miss Belgium affirms that at the level of the energy spent, it is much more than a part -time time. “”In reality, we work more than full time, especially during the first months. In addition, we had barely a few minutes to read this contract, with members of the organization just in front of us … It was stupid, and I only have to take myself“She confided to the VRT explaining that she had signed without really reading the details of the contract.
For his title of Miss Belgium 2024, Kenza pocketed 1200 euros net per month, with compensation of 100 euros for the costs. In addition, she received 10 % of income related to her participation in shootings and events. Despite this salary, the Miss did not really complain about the amount, but rather concerns related to her private life. “”What especially marked me was intrusion into my privacy. Why should I, for example, provide passwords from my personal accounts on social networks? Is it only legal? “
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An illegal contract
Questioned by our colleagues from the public service, lawyer Yousra Belakhdar, expert in labor law, defended Miss Belgium concerning her employment contract, clearly problematic. “”Certain conditions interfere in the winner’s privacy in a completely excessive way. The contract even specifies which makeup or which outfits it can carry, not only in the context of its functions, but also when it goes to the bakery or the supermarket. It is totally disproportionate and contrary to the law. “
But that’s not all, another point that poses concern in the contract: the availability required by the Miss. “”It is expected to be available 7 days a week, when it is supposed to be part -time. This goes against working time legislation “. Moreover, the organization has indicated to our Flemish colleagues, that it will now submit the contract to a lawyer for examination.
As for the other details existing in the contract, the Belgian rebelled against a point that could cost her dearly: “to make negative remarks towards the organizing committee” (even after her year of reign), will possibly be penalized with a fine of 12,500 euros “. But this clause of the contract did not slow Kenza, who wanted to warn the next generations of Miss.”They contact me with questions, how to better prepare or score points. And I feel responsible, because my face appears on the posters. I give an image that makes them want to follow the same path. So it’s also up to me to speak openly. “
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Money race
During the weeks preceding the Miss Belgium competition, the candidates are pushed to invest money in order to rise in the ranking. “”We tell you for example: you are 13th in the provisional classification, so you will not be selected. Invested in another 1,000 euros, and you will switch to 11th place. We must then request companies, personal sponsors, or our parents or draw from their savings … Sometimes they are 17 -year -old girls, from modest families, who empty all their savings “
Remarks confirmed by other participants and even some years prior to the election of Kenza. “Someone from the organization took me aside several times to tell me clearly that I had to invest more, especially in votes. We are all young girls with a dream, and we make you believe that you can really win”confirmed a finalist from 2024. “You must keep finding sponsors: for flyers, posters, a magazine … and there is always something new. As the final approaches, they call you personally to encourage you to invest more, to climb in the ranking“, Taken a candidate of 2022.
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