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Oprichting Littler Belgium: een nieuw hoofdstuk in arbeidsrecht

Op 1 mei 2025 werd Littler Belgium opgericht, een onafhankelijk Belgisch advocatenkantoor gespecialiseerd in arbeidsrecht en HR-gerelateerde juridische vraagstukken.

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Universités d'été : les inscriptions sont ouvertes

AVOCATS.BE vous donne rendez-vous les mardi 19 et mercredi 20 août 2025 au Château-ferme de Courrière pour deux journées de formation autour de thématiques actuelles, animées par d…

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Promotions at Clifford Chance Brussels

Clifford Chance announces the promotion of 31 partners to the global partnership, and four new Senior Counsel and forty new Counsel appointments across our European offices, 8 of w…

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Envisaging a corporate restructuring and transferring employ…

Understanding the prior information and consultation obligations is vital f…

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Belgium: Investigating employee misconduct – What all employ…

On 6 December 2024, the Private Investigations Act (PIA) was published in t…

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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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Can a service car have a track and trace system?

For mobile workers, for instance technicians visiting clients, it’s common for the company car to have a track and trace system allowing the employer …

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Changes to registering vocational training

A full-time employee is in principle entitled to five days professional training per year. This is based on article 52 of the Act of 3 October 2022 ho…

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Geolocation of company cars - Confirmation of the principles by the Belgian Data Protection Authority

In a decision dated 25 March 2025, the Belgian Data Protection Authority (DPA) issued a ruling on the use of a geolocation system in a company car. In…

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“Projectsourcing in de zorg ontmoedigen”: een ontsluierende en profetische blik op deze regeringsdoelstelling

In het regeerakkoord dat binnen de federale regering De Wever I 2025-2029 werd bereikt op 31 januari van dit jaar, staat op bladzijde 18 een kort maar…

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Implications of recent judgments on transfer of copyright and related rights in a (Belgian) employment relatio…

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) recently ruled that Belgian legislation must be amended to align with EU law, as current legislation…

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Three months’ protection indemnity for a dismissed DPO

In a recent judgment,[1] the French-speaking section of the Brussels Labour Court confirmed that a Data Protection Officer (DPO) may not be penalised …

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Gdpr and geolocation of professional vehicles

In a recent decision, the Belgian Data Protection Authority (DPA) reviewed an employer’s use of geolocation system company vehicles. An employee chall…

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Coalition agreement: update

On 27 March 2025, the parliament approved the act to increase the limit for student work to 650 hours per year (instead of 475 hours/year). This chang…

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New Private Investigations Act | Key Considerations for Employers Investigating Their Employees

Private investigations can be a valuable tool for employers, enabling them to assess employee conduct and gather evidence in cases such as internal fr…

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CJEU Ruling on Working Time Registration: Implications for Belgian Employers

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued a significant ruling on the 19 December 2024, confirming employers’ obligations under Directi…

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Voortdurende vragen over voortgezette misdrijven

In een arrest van 17 januari 2025 overweegt het Hof van Cassatie van 17 januari 2025 dat: de verjaring, die een verweer is tegen een laattijdige vorde…

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The Impact of AI on the Workplace: Regulations, Responsibilities, and Compliance

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping workplace dynamics, optimizing processes, and redefining the employer-employee relationship. However, its in…

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ALTIUS strengthens its Employment Law team

ALTIUS is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Tronckoe as Counsel in its Employment Law department. With more than 30 years of experience at …

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Compensation in case of dismissal of Data Protection Officer

A hospital decided to proceed with the dismissal of an employee who combined the roles of Chief Information Security Officer and Data Protection Offic…

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Ouderschapsverlof en beëindiging van de arbeidsovereenkomst: enkele aandachtspunten

Bij beëindiging van de arbeidsovereenkomst tijdens een periode van ouderschapsverlof ontstaat wel eens discussie over de begroting van vergoedingen ty…

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Tackling Social Dumping and Fraud Prevention in Belgium

Social dumping and fraud pose significant challenges to Belgium's labor market, particularly in the exploitation of third-country nationals. These pra…

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New Belgian Government To Make Significant Changes To Belgian Labor and Employment Law

After months of negotiations, Belgium’s new federal government has reached an agreement introducing significant changes to labor law, employment flexi…

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The Evolving Role of the Works Council in Sustainability Reporting

In line with Europe’s push for greater corporate transparency on social and environmental impact, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CS…

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The Belgian Coalition Agreement 2025-2029

What to expect for your business in the next five years?

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The long-awaited Coalition Agreement at a glance: what HR measures will employers face? | part 1: salary (cost…

After months of negotiations, the Arizona parties forming the new government reached a Coalition Agreement on 31 January 2025. This Coalition Agreemen…

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