Several formalities related to temporary unemployment have been simplified since March 2020. This simplification will come to an end on 1 January 2023.

The Government has decided to grant all employers a reduction in employer social security contributions in 2023 as well as the option of requesting deferral of payment of a portion of these contrib

In order to respond more quickly to fluctuations in fuel prices, the amount of the kilometric allowance will be adjusted quarterly starting 1 October 2022.

On 1 January 2023, the annual wage thresholds for the application of certain provisions of the Employment Contract Act of 3.7.1978 will be subject to adaptation following the annual indexation.

The labour deal aims to increase the employment rate. Belgium wants to be more competitive with its neighbouring countries in e-commerce.

The labour deal introduces 8 new specific criteria into law applicable for work through a platform that gives orders (commissioning platform).

The labour deal provides for the possibility of hiring out a worker to a user as part of a transition path as of 20 November 2022.

The threshold index for the public sector and the social benefits has been exceeded in November 2022.

The labour deal requires certain employers to draw up a training plan for their workers once a year (calendar year).

The 'work bonus' is a reduction of personal social security contributions paid by the worker.

The federal government reached a compromise on the wage agreement 2023-2024 last Monday.

Mits aan bepaalde voorwaarden wordt voldaan, zijn werkgevers verplicht om een bepaald aantal jongeren onder de 26 jaar te werk te stellen. Tenzij ze vrijgesteld zijn van deze verplichting.