Nieuws & Publicaties

11/04/25

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…

08/04/25

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…

04/04/25

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…

25/03/25

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…

14/03/25

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…

11/03/25

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…

05/03/25

Schadevergoeding in geval van ontslag Data Protection Officer

Een ziekenhuis besloot om over te gaan tot het ontslag van een werknemer die de functies van Chief Information Security Officer en Data Protection Off…

04/03/25

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…

04/03/25

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…

25/02/25

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…

18/02/25

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…

10/02/25

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…

07/02/25

Coalition agreement and HR: what you need to know at the moment

The new government made its government statement in the parliament on Tuesday 4 February. The political coalition agreement contains many measures tha…

07/02/25

Private Investigations Act: New Limits on Workplace Investigations

Private investigations have become an increasingly valuable tool for employers seeking to assess employee behavior and misconduct, detect fraud, or ju…

04/02/25

Arizona coalition agreement: implications for working time

27/01/25

CAO 32bis versterkt: nieuwe verplichtingen inzake informatie en consultatie van werknemers bij overgang van on…

De collectieve arbeidsovereenkomst (CAO) nr. 32/8 (tot wijziging van CAO nr. 32bis van 7 juni 1985), die op 17 december 2024 door de Nationale Arbeids…

23/01/25

Including “affirmative action measures” in your diversity and inclusion policy: what employers need to know

Promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace has become a key objective for many companies. While working out such a policy, employers often wan…

16/01/25

Companies will need to prepare for Belgium's new Private Investigation Act

The new Private Investigation Act has introduced significant changes to the scope of private investigations for companies in Belgium.

14/01/25

Nieuwe verplichtingen voor de werkgever bij overgang van onderneming

Op 17 december 2024 heeft de Nationale Arbeidsraad een nieuw artikel 15/2 toegevoegd aan cao nr. 32bis. Met deze wijziging wensen de sociale partners …

10/01/25

New information and consultation obligation for a transfer of undertaking

The employer and employee organisations in the National Labour Council have added a new chapter to the well-known CBA 32bis on the safeguarding of emp…