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20/01/26

Be ready for the long-awaited Flemish duty of care obligation in the construction sector: update your agreemen…

From 1 January 2026, a duty of care obligation applies to clients [1] and (sub)contractors active in the construction sector [2]. Some years ago, the …

15/01/26

The private investigation act in practice: invalidity of observations confirmed

The first ruling on the Act on Private Investigations (PIA) in an employment law case has been handed down (Antwerp Labour Tribunal, Mechelen division…

12/01/26

Stricter penalties for social fraud and social dumping

On 30 December 2025, the Act of 19 December 2025 was published in the Belgian Official Gazette. This Act has the aim of imposing stricter penalties fo…

09/01/26

New rules for reintegration pathway 3.0

On 30 December 2025, the Act of 19 December 2025 implementing a strengthened return-to-work policy (RTW policy) and the Royal Decree of 17 December 20…

08/01/26

The Individual Pension Commitment: A retention tool under strict conditions

In today’s environment, where talent retention is a major challenge, many employers are seeking effective levers to build loyalty among their key empl…

06/01/26

Employment law reforms 2026 (part 2)

On 18 December 2025, the Belgian federal government approved the act to strengthen the "back-to-work" policy for employees on sick leave. Alongside th…

31/12/25

Employment law reforms 2026 – 3 key takeaways

On 9 December 2025, the Belgian federal government approved legislation introducing reforms to the labour market and employment law. These changes wil…

24/12/25

Strengthened return-to-work policy in cases of incapacity for work

The government intends to develop a comprehensive plan for the prevention of and reintegration of persons who are long-term incapacitated for work.

11/12/25

Remuneration in Belgium: what has changed and what to expect?

In Belgium, companies employing staff are increasingly receiving questions from employees about remuneration, particularly in light of recent governme…

03/12/25

New rules on indexation? The “index in money” explained

On 25 November 2025, the De Wever government reached an agreement on the budget for the period 2025–2029. One of the key points of this agreement is t…

27/11/25

EU Pay Transparency Directive | Practical Implications for (all) Employers

The EU Pay Transparency Directive (Directive 2023/970) introduces significant obligations aimed at increasing transparency to strengthen the principle…

26/11/25

Strict Chain Liability Rules for Illegal Employment of Third-Country Nationals in Flanders

On 24 October 2025, the Flemish Government approved a Decision introducing a strengthened system of chain liability for the illegal employment of thir…

25/11/25

2026 Budget agreement – Tax and social measures

Today, the government reached a budget agreement, setting a multi-year path to meet the European expenditure rule by 2029. This plan involves 60% spen…

20/11/25

Meal Vouchers: Maximum value increased to EUR 10 as of 1 January 2026

As announced in the coalition agreement, the maximum value of meal vouchers will be increased from EUR 8 to EUR 10 for each day of actual work as of 1…

12/11/25

Language regulations for HR documents in Belgium; a modern Tower of Babel?

One of the characteristics of Belgium’s institutional framework is the fact that several different language-regions exist. As a result, companies empl…

11/11/25

A medical certificate: not always what it seems

When an employee is unable to work due to illness, the employer may request a medical certificate. This obligation usually stems from the work rules. …

30/10/25

Pay more to your employees and less to the social security regime : the social security contribution exemption…

In Belgium, employers’ social security contributions have always been due on an employee’s full uncapped salary. The Programme Act of 18 July 2025 cau…

17/10/25

Cap employer’s social security contributions - Royal Decree formalises amount and composition of quarterly sal…

With the aim of increasing Belgium’s competitiveness, the Programme Act of 18 July 2025 introduced a new cap for employer’s social security contributi…

13/10/25

Maximum wage cost increase margin for the 2025-2026 period set at 0%. Indexations and scale-based increases re…

On 22 September 2025, the Royal Decree of 12 September 2025 implementing article 7, §1 of the Act of 26 July 1996 on the promotion of employment and t…

10/10/25

Buyer Beware: Don’t Pay Twice for the Business

In order to make a transfer of a business (“handelszaak”/“fonds de commerce”) opposable against the tax and social security authorities, one should no…

18/02/26

18/02/26

Employee sickness: stricter return-to-work policy with new obligations for employers and employ…

05/12/25

05/12/25

Belgium: Recording working time to become mandatory for Belgian employers from 2027

31/10/25

31/10/25

Universités d’hiver 2026 - les inscriptions sont ouvertes

30/01/26

Belgium Employment Law – Key changes as of 1 January 2026 an…

28/01/26

Sociale zekerheid zonder grenzen: de 25%-regel verduidelijkt…

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20/01/26

Be ready for the long-awaited Flemish duty of care obligation in the construction sector: update your agreemen…

15/01/26

The private investigation act in practice: invalidity of observations confirmed

12/01/26

Stricter penalties for social fraud and social dumping

09/01/26

New rules for reintegration pathway 3.0

08/01/26

The Individual Pension Commitment: A retention tool under strict conditions

06/01/26

Employment law reforms 2026 (part 2)

31/12/25

Employment law reforms 2026 – 3 key takeaways

24/12/25

Strengthened return-to-work policy in cases of incapacity for work

11/12/25

Remuneration in Belgium: what has changed and what to expect?

03/12/25

New rules on indexation? The “index in money” explained

27/11/25

EU Pay Transparency Directive | Practical Implications for (all) Employers

26/11/25

Strict Chain Liability Rules for Illegal Employment of Third-Country Nationals in Flanders

25/11/25

2026 Budget agreement – Tax and social measures

20/11/25

Meal Vouchers: Maximum value increased to EUR 10 as of 1 January 2026

12/11/25

Language regulations for HR documents in Belgium; a modern Tower of Babel?

11/11/25

A medical certificate: not always what it seems

30/10/25

Pay more to your employees and less to the social security regime : the social security contribution exemption…

17/10/25

Cap employer’s social security contributions - Royal Decree formalises amount and composition of quarterly sal…

13/10/25

Maximum wage cost increase margin for the 2025-2026 period set at 0%. Indexations and scale-based increases re…

10/10/25

Buyer Beware: Don’t Pay Twice for the Business