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01/07/26
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 merged into a single system, and…

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06/05/26
06/05/26
Changes regarding working time, notice periods and voluntary overtime approved by the House of …

On 30 April 2026 the Belgian Chamber of Representatives passed two acts overhauling Belgian labour law as of 1 June 2026: employers can switch from listed work schedules to a flexi…

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18/02/26
18/02/26
Employee sickness: stricter return-to-work policy with new obligations for employers and employ…

The prevention of incapacity for work and the reintegration of long-term sick employees received a lot of attention in the Arizona government's 2025-2029 coalition agreement. On 1 …

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11/03/26
Proposal to Reintroduce a Trial Period under Belgian Employm…

The trial period, abolished in 2014, is set to be reintroduced under a draf…

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06/03/26
Wetgevende oplossing voor BV-vrijstelling nachtarbeid

Via een amendement op de Programmawet voorzien de regeringspartijen een aan…

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Each day we publish several articles written by legal and tax specialists from law firms, notaries offices, the legal departments from payroll agencies and tax consultants.

It is the perfect way for lawyers at the Bar, in-house counsel, barristers, solicitors, notaries, bailiffs, paralegals and any other legal professional with an interest in Belgian and European law to keep informed of new legislative initiatives, case law, legal doctrine and all other legal developments on the Belgian legal scene!

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24/02/26
Companies better not hesitate to implement the PIA in their HR policy

In one of the first cases in which the Act regulating Private Investigation (PIA) applied, the Antwerp Labour Court of Appeal had to examine the resul…

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30/01/26
Belgium Employment Law – Key changes as of 1 January 2026 and upcoming reforms

Several important changes to Belgian employment law entered into force on 1 January 2026, and additional reforms are expected to take effect later in …

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28/01/26
Sociale zekerheid zonder grenzen: de 25%-regel verduidelijkt

Grensoverschrijdende tewerkstelling vergt steeds een doordachte multidimensionale aanpak, waarbij de bepaling van de toepasselijke sociale zekerheid e…

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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 …

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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05/12/25
Belgium: Recording working time to become mandatory for Belgian employers from 2027

On 27 November 2025, it was announced that the recent budgetary agreement of the Belgian federal government provides that recording working time will …

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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. …

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