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Belgium has reformed its voluntary overtime system, consolidating two complex schemes into one streamlined framework while significantly increasing the annual quota from 220 to 360 hours. The changes, which entered into force retroactively on 1 April 2026, offer employers greater flexibility but introduce stricter conditions for part-time employees seeking to perform voluntary overtime work.

Stock options and share awards have become integral components of senior employee compensation packages, but what happens to these equity-based benefits when employment ends? This comprehensive analysis examines how 29 countries worldwide handle the inclusion of stock options, RSUs, and other share awards in severance pay calculations, revealing significant variations in legal approaches and employer obligations.

The European Commission's broad information-gathering powers came under scrutiny when Vivendi and Lagardère challenged requests for documents from personal devices during a gun-jumping investigation. The General Court's dismissal of these challenges confirms that competition authorities can access professional communications on personal devices, even when fundamental rights concerns are raised, provided appropriate safeguards are in place.