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EU Affirms June Deadline For The Pay Transparency Directive

In response to a question posed by a Member of Parliament (MEP) back in October, and against a backdrop of uneven progress on national implementation...

European Union Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Restructuring: Key Dos And Don'ts For Employers

Back in September, we published "Restructuring for international employers: A Ius Laboris Guide". It brings together key legal and practical considerations from 20 jurisdictions worldwide...

Belgium Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

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 the adjustment of the way indexation will be applied in the years 2026 and 2028.

Belgium Employment

LL

Loyens & Loeff

Parental Leave Trends Across Jurisdictions: 6 Key Takeaways For Employers

Every year on 20 November, the world celebrates the UN World Children's Day, marking the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989) and the importance of protecting children's rights.

European Union Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Sexual Harassment At Work: How Are Countries Responding?

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

National Strike In Belgium: A Q&A

Belgium Employment

LL

Loyens & Loeff

Business Trips Abroad: A Global Compliance Overview

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

The 10 EUR Meal Voucher Is Officially Here

Belgium Employment

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Altius

Increase In The Value Of Meal Vouchers Starting In 2026

Belgium Employment

LL

Loyens & Loeff

A Medical Certificate: Not Always What It Seems

Belgium Employment

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Altius

Belgium's DPA Tightens Rules On Sharing Personal Data At Work

Belgium Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

The Use Of AI In The Workplace

Belgium Employment

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Liedekerke

CJEU: Exclusion Of Temporary Employment Contracts From The Duty To Motivate Dismissal Violates EU Law

Belgium Employment

VO

Van Olmen & Wynant

New Rules For European Works Councils Have Been Adopted

European Union Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

"Specific" Data Protection Laws Adopted Under Article 6.3 GDPR: Key Points On Their Drafting

Belgium Privacy

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Timelex

Second Phase Of Belgian Tax Reform Approved By Parliament

LL

Loyens & Loeff

Parental Leave Trends Across Jurisdictions: 6 Key Takeaways For Employers

European Union Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

LD Brussels, December 4, 2025, Decision On Withdrawal Of Infringement Action And Recoverable Costs, UPC_CFI_415/2025

BP

Bardehle Pagenberg

The New EU "Pharma Package:" EU Reaches Landmark Deal On Pharma Package

European Union Healthcare

CM

Crowell & Moring LLP

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Modifications du Code pénal social - Sanctions en cas de non-respect des dispositions relatives aux horaires flottants

Belgium Employment

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Claeys & Engels

Part-time And Fixed-Term Employment In Denmark

Denmark Employment

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Poul Schmith

FAQ: Employment Law In Denmark – Part 5 – Restrictive Covenants

Denmark Employment

PS

Poul Schmith

FAQ: Employment Law In Denmark – Part 4

Denmark Employment

PS

Poul Schmith

FAQ: Employment Law In Denmark – Part 3

Denmark Employment

PS

Poul Schmith

FAQ: Employment Law In Denmark – Part 2

Denmark Employment

PS

Poul Schmith

FAQ: Employment Law In Denmark – Part 1

Denmark Employment

PS

Poul Schmith

Contract of Employment

CJEU: Exclusion Of Temporary Employment Contracts From The Duty To Motivate Dismissal Violates EU Law

The case concerns a prejudicial question from a Polish court regarding a dispute between a fixed-term worker and his former employer.

Belgium Employment

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Van Olmen & Wynant

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Belgium, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Belgium Employment

AdLex Advocaten & Bemiddelaars

Labor Market Reforms In Belgium—Summer Agreement And New Program Act: Major Transformations On The Horizon

The Summer Agreement and the new Program Act mark a major shift in Belgian labour policy, combining working time flexibility and tax incentives with stricter social benefit rules.

Belgium Employment

CM

Crowell & Moring LLP

Is The World Adapting To The Digital Nomad? Part 2 (Video)

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Permanent Establishment Risk Linked To Home Offices

LL

Loyens & Loeff

Compensation Laid Down In The Employment Contract Can Be Considered As Remuneration, Even If It Is Not Directly Linked To The Performance Of Work For The Employer

Belgium Employment

VO

Van Olmen & Wynant

Global HR Law Guide Update: Employment Contracts

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

The Mons Labour Court's Addition Of A New Condition For The Validity Of A Non-Solicitation Clause : The Beginning Of A New Era?

Belgium Employment

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Altius

Employer Condemned To Two Compensations For Manifestly Unreasonable Dismissal

Belgium Employment

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Van Olmen & Wynant

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Discrimination, Disability & Sexual Harassment

Parental Leave Trends Across Jurisdictions: 6 Key Takeaways For Employers

Every year on 20 November, the world celebrates the UN World Children's Day, marking the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989) and the importance of protecting children's rights.

European Union Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Sexual Harassment At Work: How Are Countries Responding?

Today marks the UN's International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. With a growing global focus on improving corporate culture...

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

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. A medical certificate confirms the incapacity for work...

Belgium Employment

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Altius

When Saying Nothing Is Not An Option: Sexual Offences Laws Cut Through The Silence

Belgium Criminal

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Monard Law

CJEU: Exclusion Of Temporary Employment Contracts From The Duty To Motivate Dismissal Violates EU Law

Belgium Employment

VO

Van Olmen & Wynant

European Pay Transparency Directive: Implementation Challenges, Status, And Risks

European Union Employment

LM

Littler Mendelson

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Belgium Employment

AdLex Advocaten & Bemiddelaars

Restructuring For International Employers: A Ius Laboris Guide

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

New Standards, New Protections: Key Outcomes From The 2025 ILO Conference

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

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Retirement, Superannuation & Pensions

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 the adjustment of the way indexation will be applied in the years 2026 and 2028.

Belgium Employment

LL

Loyens & Loeff

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Belgium, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Belgium Employment

AdLex Advocaten & Bemiddelaars

Malta Consults On Pension Auto-enrolment

The Government of Malta recently launched a public consultation on the proposed introduction of an auto-enrolment occupational pension regime. We take a look at the details.

Belgium Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

EU Pay Transparency: What You Might Have Missed

European Union Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

New Rules, New Routes: Key Trends In Global Mobility

Worldwide Immigration

IL

Ius Laboris

Global HR Law Guide Update: Employment Contracts

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Global HR Law Guide Update: Compensation And Benefits

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Global HR Law Guide Update: Terms And Conditions

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Global HR Law Guide Update: Working Hours

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

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Unfair/ Wrongful Dismissal

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Belgium, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Belgium Employment

AdLex Advocaten & Bemiddelaars

The Mons Labour Court's Addition Of A New Condition For The Validity Of A Non-Solicitation Clause : The Beginning Of A New Era?

In a recently-published judgment the Mons Labour Court has shed new light on the validity of a so-called non-solicitation clause in an employment contract...

Belgium Employment

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Altius

Beyond Borders - Episode 4: What You Need To Know About Belgian Employment Law (Podcast)

Our Beyond Borders podcast series is designed to help you manage your international workforce and navigate the quirks of international employment law.

Belgium Employment

LS

Lewis Silkin

Three Months' Protection Indemnity For A Dismissed DPO

Belgium Employment

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Altius

Belgian Court Awards Compensation For Dismissal Of Data Protection Officer

Belgium Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Belgium Employment

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Bird & Bird

Global HR Law Guide Update: Collective Dismissals

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

What Does The New UK Labour Government Mean For Employers?

Belgium Employment

OC

Osborne Clarke

For Public Sector Employers: Regulation On Reasons For Dismissal And Manifestly Unfair Dismissal

Belgium Employment

L

Lydian

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'Good Jobs' Podcast: Unpacking The Way Forward (Podcast)

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Lewis Silkin

Employers To Update ERGANIS With Employment Terms -immediate Action Required To Comply (Video)

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Solsidus Law

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Arendt & Medernach

Les mauvais résultats d'une campagne d'influence ne justifient pas la résiliation du contrat. (Video)

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Influxio Avocats

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Ius Laboris

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