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12/08/26

Landmark Court of Cassation judgment on social security treatment of benefits granted by parent company

In a judgment of 29 June 2026, the Court of Cassation (again) ruled on whether Belgian social security contributions are due on restricted stock units…

10/08/26

Two significant new notice period rules under Belgian Employment Law

Two reforms reshape Belgian notice periods: a uniform one-week notice period during the first six months of employment, in force since 1 August 2026, …

06/08/26

Belgian Supreme Court clarifies: stock options granted by a parent company can qualify as remuneration

In a ruling of 29 June 2026, the Belgian Court of Cassation held that Restricted Stock Units granted by a US parent company to employees of Belgian su…

22/07/26

Belgium expands flexi-job system across most sectors

From 1 July 2026, Belgium permits flexi-jobs in all sectors unless a sector expressly prohibits them by collective bargaining agreement, and removes t…

14/07/26

Probation period revisited: Belgium introduces a statutory one-week notice period during the first six months …

As of 1 August 2026, a new statutory one-week notice period applies during the first six months of employment in Belgium. Here's what employers need t…

09/07/26

Nieuwe Flexi-wet: nog steeds geen flexi-jobs in de advocatuur

Op 2 juli 2026 werd de Wet van 28 juni 2026 houdende diverse bepalingen inzake flexi-jobs gepubliceerd in het Belgisch Staatsblad. De regeling voor de…

08/07/26

On the record: AI transcription and the legal risks for employers

Linklaters examines the legal risks for employers of AI transcription and note-taking tools, spanning data protection, confidentiality, accuracy and e…

02/07/26

Planning a World Cup after-work event: what precautions should you take?

During the FIFA World Cup, employers across Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg frequently organise after-work drinks or match screenings to bring…

01/07/26

Are you up-to-date with the new rules on voluntary overtime hours?

Belgium has simplified and expanded its regime for voluntary overtime hours. The two previous types — "ordinary" and "relance" overtime — have been me…

18/06/26

Sick leave and social media posting during the World Cup: can employers take action?

Social media can raise questions about the veracity of sickness absence across Luxembourg, Belgium and the Netherlands. While employees on sick leave …

15/06/26

Transposition deadline for the EU Pay Transparency Directive has passed: can Belgian employers afford to wait?…

Belgium missed the 7 June 2026 deadline to transpose the EU Pay Transparency Directive (Directive 2023/970) and has asked the European Commission for …

09/06/26

The new cents-index and wage moderation

Deloitte Legal (Stijn Demeestere) reviews the Programme Law (Belgian State Journal) that temporarily caps automatic wage indexation from 1 June 2026 v…

08/06/26

Workload is not an excuse: the DPA confirms the broad scope of the right of access

In decision No. 97/2026 of 6 May 2026, the Belgian Data Protection Authority again confirms the broad scope of the GDPR right of access and the very l…

05/06/26

Voluntary Overtime: New Regime as from 1 April 2026

The Act of 18 May 2026 introduces a new framework for voluntary overtime, simplifying the existing regime and offering greater flexibility. In particu…

05/06/26

New Program Law introduces cap on wage withholding tax exemptions and tightens night and shift work definition…

PwC Belgium analyses the new Program Law voted on 28 May 2026, focusing on a correction factor that caps wage withholding tax exemptions and stricter …

04/06/26

How long should HR data be retained when the law is silent? The CNIL guidelines as a useful reference framewor…

Claeys & Engels provides Belgian employers with guidance on HR-data retention under the GDPR, using the CNIL (French DPA) reference framework as a…

04/06/26

Ontslag bij pensionering: de cruciale timing van de verkorte opzegtermijn

Monard bespreekt het arrest van Cass. 12 januari 2026 over de timing van de verkorte opzegtermijn bij ontslag wegens pensionering (art. 37/6 Arbeidsov…

02/06/26

Changes with regard to notice periods. Cap of 52 weeks notice period in case of dismissal by the employer.

Claeys Engels notes that the De Wever government's 52-week cap on employer-side notice periods enters into force on 1 June 2026. The cap applies only …

29/05/26

Belgian tax reform 2026: tax and social measures of the programme law

Last night, the Programme law was adopted by the country’s Parliament in plenary session. This Programme law introduces a wide range of fiscal, social…

29/05/26

Belgium: New Legislation on Various Belgian Employment Law Provisions

The Belgian legislator adopted an act containing various changes to Belgian employment law, including on working schedules, part-time employees, night…

24/08/26

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Actief op Belgische werven? Vanaf 2027 wordt in- en uitchecken verplicht

20/08/26

20/08/26

Belgian Supreme Court reshapes the social security treatment of RSUs

31/07/26

31/07/26

Changes with respect to notice periods. Shorter notice periods for employees with less than six…

25/08/26

Hervorming personenbelasting: wat moet u weten?

21/08/26

Belgium – Multi-year personal income tax reform affects empl…

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12/08/26

Landmark Court of Cassation judgment on social security treatment of benefits granted by parent company

10/08/26

Two significant new notice period rules under Belgian Employment Law

06/08/26

Belgian Supreme Court clarifies: stock options granted by a parent company can qualify as remuneration

22/07/26

Belgium expands flexi-job system across most sectors

14/07/26

Probation period revisited: Belgium introduces a statutory one-week notice period during the first six months …

09/07/26

Nieuwe Flexi-wet: nog steeds geen flexi-jobs in de advocatuur

08/07/26

On the record: AI transcription and the legal risks for employers

02/07/26

Planning a World Cup after-work event: what precautions should you take?

01/07/26

Are you up-to-date with the new rules on voluntary overtime hours?

18/06/26

Sick leave and social media posting during the World Cup: can employers take action?

15/06/26

Transposition deadline for the EU Pay Transparency Directive has passed: can Belgian employers afford to wait?…

09/06/26

The new cents-index and wage moderation

08/06/26

Workload is not an excuse: the DPA confirms the broad scope of the right of access

05/06/26

Voluntary Overtime: New Regime as from 1 April 2026

05/06/26

New Program Law introduces cap on wage withholding tax exemptions and tightens night and shift work definition…

04/06/26

How long should HR data be retained when the law is silent? The CNIL guidelines as a useful reference framewor…

04/06/26

Ontslag bij pensionering: de cruciale timing van de verkorte opzegtermijn

02/06/26

Changes with regard to notice periods. Cap of 52 weeks notice period in case of dismissal by the employer.

29/05/26

Belgian tax reform 2026: tax and social measures of the programme law

29/05/26

Belgium: New Legislation on Various Belgian Employment Law Provisions

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