Actualités et articles

17/06/22

Government reaches final agreement on labour deal

On Friday 17 June 2022, the government reached a final agreement on the provisions of the so-called labour deal, a set of labour market reforms that i…

07/06/22

Belgium adopts Intra-Corporate Transfer Directive to boost global staff mobility

International businesses that want temporarily to engage third-country nationals in Europe should consider the EU ICT Permit 

02/06/22

Collective dismissals & the Belgian labour market: current situation

In light of the current economic circumstances, the ongoing war for talent and the challenge to keep personnel costs under control, many employers are…

20/05/22

Mise à jour du régime special pour les expatriés

Nous nous référons à notre e-zine du 13 janvier 2022 dans lequel nous présentons le nouveau régime spécial pour les expatriés en Belgique, tel que pré…

06/05/22

« Mystery calls » : l’inspection sociale mieux armée pour lutter contre la discrimination

Le législateur vient d’adopter une loi modifiant les pouvoirs de l’inspection sociale en matière de constatations relatives à la discrimination. Ces p…

05/05/22

Transfer of undertakings and pre-pack – CJEU’s nuanced approach

On 28 April 2022, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued a judgement regarding the application of the workers’ protection in the eve…

11/04/22

Internal staff reorganization – What you need to know before modifying your organizational chart

While necessary to cope with the developments, trends or other events that irremediably impact the life of a business, modifications to the organizati…

11/04/22

Deadline for CBA no. 90 bonus plans with 2022 reference period approaching

A bonus plan for non-recurring result linked benefits can still be implemented after the start of the underlying reference period, but only if 1/3rd o…

08/04/22

Back to the (pre-pandemic) future ... but not for employers? Inbox

Even though telework is no longer mandatory or recommended and almost all Covid-19 prevention measures in shops, restaurants and public life in genera…

06/04/22

Arbeidsduur en overloon – iets met een bos en veel bomen?

Als het over de wetgeving rond arbeidsduur gaat, zien veel werkgevers door de bomen het bos vaak niet meer. Arbeidsduur is dan ook één van de meest co…

04/04/22

Ramadan: un employeur doit-il adapter sa politique de rh?

Cette année, le Ramadan tombe entre le 2 avril et le 1er mai et se termine traditionnellement par la Fête du Sucre, une période de réflexion et de jeû…

01/04/22

ECJ judgment regarding Regulation (EC) no. 883/2004 and working in a third country

In a judgment late last year, the European Court of Justice (‘ECJ’) again confirmed that Regulation (EC) no. 883/2004 – which determines the applicabl…

28/03/22

Changes to system of joint and several liability of principal and main contractor for social security debts of…

In the Belgian Official Gazette of 9 March 2022, the Act of 28 February 2022 holding several provisions concerning social affairs was published. One o…

22/03/22

Posting allowance or cost allowance: an often subtle difference with important consequences

16/03/22

Global Minimum Taxation (Pillar 2): OECD Commentary and Consultation and Updated Draft EU Directive

On 14 March 2022, the OECD published the commentary on the OECD “GloBE” Model Rules concerning the introduction of a minimum effective tax rate worldw…

15/03/22

Directors with a non-remunerated corporate mandate can now be exempted from the professional card obligation i…

Non-EEA nationals practising self-employed activities in Belgium must apply for a professional card, unless they can benefit from a legal exemption. S…

22/02/22

Whistleblowing – A guide to Compliance : Part 7 - The Scope of Whistleblower Protection

Crowell & Moring LLP’s series of client alerts: Whistleblowing – A Guide to Compliance is intended to provide companies with a practical guide to …

15/02/22

Accord sur la réforme du marché du travail: A quoi pouvez-vous vous attendre ?

Hier soir, le gouvernement a conclu un accord sur la réforme du marché du travail. L'objectif numéro un est de créer plus d'emplois et d'offrir plus d…

14/02/22

Voluntary overtime in 2022 - 120 additional relance-hours

In 2022, the system of voluntary overtime is once again extended with an additional 120 relance-hours, applicable in all industries. For these relance…

28/01/22

“Nieuwe” coronamaatregelen omwille van de omikronvariant

Dit artikel is gewijd aan de bespreking van een reeks nieuwe corona-steunmaatregelen.