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Reward Innovation With A Net Innovation Bonus!

Do you have employees in Belgium who are bursting with ideas and actively contribute to innovation within your company? If so, the innovation bonus is an interesting way in Belgium to reward them.

Belgium Employment

GGI Global Alliance

What Language Is Your Employment Contract Really Speaking?

21 February 2025 marks the UN International Mother Language Day, an observance highlighting the importance of linguistic diversity and multilingualism.

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Belgian Government Introduces Draft Labor Law Reform: Key Changes On Work Rules, Part-Time Work, Night Work, And Notice Periods

On February 3, 2026, the Belgian government submitted a draft law containing various labor-related provisions.

Belgium Employment

CM

Crowell & Moring LLP

New Rules In Relation To Work Incapacity Strengthened Return-to-Work Policy And Reintegration Trajectory 3.0: What Changes As Of 1 January 2026

On 30 December 2025, the Belgian Official Gazette published the Act of 19 December 2025 implementing a strengthened return-to-work policy in case of work incapacity, and the Royal Decree of 17 December 2025...

Belgium Employment

CM

Crowell & Moring LLP

Dismissal Of Prevention Advisors | Formal Designation Not Required For Legal Protection

Belgium Employment

SB

Simont Braun

Be Ready For The Long-awaited Flemish Duty Of Care Obligation In The Construction Sector: Update Your Agreements And Compliance Procedures Now

Belgium Employment

A

Altius

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

Belgium Employment

VO

Van Olmen & Wynant

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Belgium Employment

AdLex Advocaten & Bemiddelaars

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

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

A

Altius

Artificial Intelligence And Human Resources In The EU: A 2026 Legal Overview

European Union Technology

CM

Crowell & Moring LLP

EU Commission Proposes Long-Awaited Industrial Accelerator Act To Strengthen EU Industry

European Union Anti-trust

JD

Jones Day

The Age Of AI And Cyber Threats

Belgium Technology

LL

Loyens & Loeff

Pay GAP IQ: A Smarter Way To Comply With The EU Pay Transparency Directive

European Union Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Capital Gains Tax In Belgium Becomes Reality As Of 1 January 2026

LL

Loyens & Loeff

Employer Condemned To Two Compensations For Manifestly Unreasonable Dismissal

On 3 December 2024, the Labour Court of Appeal of Brussels issued a judgment in response to a claim for manifestly unreasonable dismissal under the Collective Bargaining Agreement (hereafter CBA No. 109).

Belgium Employment

VO

Van Olmen & Wynant

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 or dismissed for reasons related to his/her function as a DPO.

Belgium Employment

A

Altius

Belgian Court Awards Compensation For Dismissal Of Data Protection Officer

Under the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation, a Data Protection Officer (DPO) cannot be dismissed or penalised for performing their duties.

Belgium Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

10 Key Points Of The Arizona Coalition Agreement That Will Impact Employment Law

On 31 January 2025, Prime Minister Bart De Wever concluded a coalition agreement with the Arizona parties. This agreement includes a number of significant changes to existing employment law.

Belgium Employment

LL

Loyens & Loeff

New Federal Government: 20 Upcoming Employment Law Measures That Employers Must Know About

Belgium Employment

VO

Van Olmen & Wynant

The Future Of Labour Contracts And Wages In The Arizona Coalition Agreement

Belgium Employment

LL

Loyens & Loeff

Transfer Of Undertakings In Belgium: New Obligations Under CBA 32bis

Belgium Employment

CM

Crowell & Moring LLP

Looking Ahead To Belgian Employment Law In 2025

Belgium Employment

VO

Van Olmen & Wynant

New EU Directive Impacting Digital Platforms And Individuals Working For Them

European Union Employment

CM

Crowell & Moring LLP

Uitstel Inwerkingtreding Nieuwe Regelgeving Rond Ketenaansprakelijkheid

Belgium Employment

LL

Loyens & Loeff

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Belgium Employment

BB

Bird & Bird

Richtlijn betreffende de verbetering van de bescherming van werknemers bij platformwerk

Belgium Employment

CE

Claeys & Engels

Big Fines For Anti-Competitive Practices In Belgium

Belgium Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

'Improvement In Position' Cuts Both Ways In Non-Compete Clauses

Belgium Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

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

BB

Bird & Bird

Richtlijn betreffende de verbetering van de bescherming van werknemers bij platformwerk

Op 23 oktober 2024 heeft het Europees Parlement een Richtlijn aangenomen betreffende de verbetering van de arbeidsvoorwaarden bij platformwerk.

Belgium Employment

CE

Claeys & Engels

Big Fines For Anti-Competitive Practices In Belgium

The Belgian Competition Authority recently rendered a decision imposing significant fines totaling EUR 47 million on competitors guilty of a variety of anti-competitive agreements, including ‘no-hire' clauses.

Belgium Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

'Improvement In Position' Cuts Both Ways In Non-Compete Clauses

When it comes to enforceability of a non-compete clause, the prospect of a raise for the employee can in some instances be an argument in favour of the employer.

Belgium Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Can Employees Who Have Not Yet Started Their Outplacement Take A Full Day Of Job Search Leave Starting From Week One Of Their Notice Period?

Belgium Employment

A

Altius

Game Changer: CJEU Declares FIFA's Player Transfer Rules Unlawful

On 4 October 2024, the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg issued a judgment that might change the game for European football clubs.

Belgium Employment

VO

Van Olmen & Wynant

Attendance Registration In The Cleaning Sector Is Now Compulsory

As from 1 September 2024, a new mandatory attendance registration system has entered into force for cleaning and maintenance activities in Belgium.

Belgium Employment

VO

Van Olmen & Wynant

#ZigZagHR Brainpickings - In Het Hoofd Van Olivier Wouters: 10 Jaar Wet Eenheidsstatuut

#ZigZagHR Brainpickings is dé reeks podcasts voor HR professionals, leidinggevenden en ondernemers waarin Lesley Arens haar gasten en hun vakgebied uitdaagt om zichzelf heruit te vinden.

Belgium Employment

CE

Claeys & Engels

What Employers Should Know About Belgium's Civil Code Extra-Contractual Liability Rules

In order to reassure its employees or future hires, a company could also consider setting up a company policy whereby it undertakes, for example, to provide legal assistance...

Belgium Employment

OC

Osborne Clarke

Gender Pay Reporting Obligations Around The World

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Duurzaam ontslag – Individueel Ontslag (Podcast)

Belgium Employment

CE

Claeys & Engels

CJEU: Collective Dismissal Procedure Also Applies In Case Employer Retires

Belgium Employment

VO

Van Olmen & Wynant

New Change To Belgian Dismissal Law: The Application Of Employability-Enhancing Measures In 2025

Belgium Employment

VO

Van Olmen & Wynant

Forthcoming Changes To Immigration Policy For Foreign Workers In Brussels Region

European Union Immigration

F

Fragomen

What Does The New UK Labour Government Mean For Employers?

Belgium Employment

OC

Osborne Clarke

UPDATE - Nieuwe wetgeving buitencontractuele aansprakelijkheid - Bestuurders en werknemers kunnen sneller door derden aangesproken worden voor hun persoonlijke fouten

Belgium Commercial

CE

Claeys & Engels

UPDATE - New Legislation On Extra-contractual Liability - Directors And Employees Can Be Held Liable More Quickly By Third Parties For Their Personal Mistakes

Belgium Commercial

CE

Claeys & Engels

UPDATE - Nouvelle législation sur la responsabilité extracontractuelle - Les administrateurs et les travailleurs peuvent être plus rapidement tenus pour responsables envers des tiers en raison de leurs fautes personnelles

Belgium Commercial

CE

Claeys & Engels

Banking Oath: The FSMA Regulation Setting Out The Practical Details Of The Oath Has Been Published. Get Ready For The Deadline Of 15 January 2025.

Belgium Finance

CE

Claeys & Engels

Agreement Reached On EU Platform Work Directive

European Union Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Reform Of The Walloon Local Civil Service. Jurisdiction And Delegation Of Powers To Terminate The Employment Contract Of A Contractual Employee.

Belgium Employment

CE

Claeys & Engels

Hervorming Waalse Lokale Besturen. Bevoegdheid En Delegatie Van Bevoegdheid Om De Arbeidsovereenkomst Van Een Contractueel Personeelslid Te Beëindigen.

Belgium Employment

CE

Claeys & Engels

Réforme de la fonction publique locale wallonne. Compétence et délégation de compétence pour rompre le contrat de travail d'un agent contractuel.

Belgium Employment

CE

Claeys & Engels

Serment bancaire : le règlement de la FSMA fixant les modalités pratiques du serment a été publié. Préparez-vous à l'échéance du 15 janvier 2025 .

Belgium Employment

CE

Claeys & Engels

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