The national flash controls in the green sectors (JCs 144, 145 and 132), namely the agricultural, horticultural and technical agricultural and horticultural sectors, will continue in the month of O

Since 1 May 2023, a bicycle allowance is laid down in those sectors that do not allocate a specific allowance. All employees in the private sector are now entitled to a bicycle allowance.

A special rule was introduced for one-off innovation premiums aimed at stimulating the capacity for innovation of companies engaged in research and development.

In Flanders, the commuting fund (Pendelfonds) regularly launches calls for projects to subsidise more sustainable mobility.

From 1 September 2023, workers may use an electronic version of the C3.2A check form when they are temporarily unemployed.

To encourage workers on long-term disability to return to work, the health insurance fund pays a €1,000 bonus to employers who employ a worker for at least 3 months in an activity authorised by the

The temporary increase in the limit of 130 to 180 tax-friendly overtime hours expired on 30 June 2023.

On 1 September 2023, 2 new premiums for work-based learning will enter into force in Flanders.

As of 1 January 2024, the target group reduction for first hirings will change dramatically.

As we announced in our infoflash of 10 July 2023 , the legislation had to be adapted to allow workers who fall ill during their leave to benefit from the guaranteed salary and carry forward their d

As of 1 October 2023, a new target group reduction will be introduced in Flanders for persons without recent, sustained work experience.

Following the 2023-2024 interprofessional agreement, recovery hours were reintroduced.