Temporary measures to cope with staff absences: what does the social partners' agreement provide for? 25 January 2022 On Friday 21 January 2022, the social partners in the Group of 10 reached an agreement on the temporary measures that employers in all sectors could take to cope with staff absences due to the viru Read more
Service vouchers in the Walloon region: more protection for workers 19 January 2022 In order to be recognized, companies that employ workers under service vouchers must meet several standards Read more
Announced flash controls in the security sector (January 2022) 19 January 2022 During the month of January 2022, the social inspection services will carry out national flash controls in the security sector (JC 317). Read more
Office allowance: new amounts 18 January 2022 The amount of the office allowance is further adjusted. Read more
Extension of economic aid measures passed by the Council of Ministers 17 January 2022 Last Friday, 14 January 2022, the Council of Ministers passed on second reading a series of economic aid measures to help businesses, among others, weather the crisis caused by the coronavirus. Read more
Construction: soon more flexibility 13 January 2022 The law allowing more flexibility in the construction sector has been published. The changes to Royal Decree No. 213 will take effect on 20 January 2022. Read more
Leave to be vaccinated: new developments confirmed! 13 January 2022 Since 12 January 2022, an employee who accompanies a minor child living with him or her to a vaccination site to have this child vaccinated against the coronavirus COVID-19, is able to enjoy leave Read more
Paid sportspersons: change of their contribution obligation to the NSSO 12 January 2022 Paid sportspersons have been fully liable for social security contributions since 1 January 2022. At the same time, measures for social security reductions are created especially for them. Read more
Increase of the price of the railcard: what are the consequences? 12 January 2022 On 1 February 2022, the price of the SNCB railcard will increase by 2.14%. What impact does this increase have on the employer’s requirement to contribute to the commuting costs? Read more
Walloon Region: Restart shop aid following the floods 11 January 2022 Following the floods in Wallonia from 14 to 16 July 2021 and on 24 July 2021, the Walloon Region is granting financial aid to traders who have relaunched / will relaunch their activities in their d Read more
NSSO: Structural reduction from 1 January 2022 11 January 2022 The employers of the public and private sectors are entitled to a structural reduction of their employer contributions to the social security for their workers subject to all social security sector Read more
NSSO: Reduced contributions for your older employees 11 January 2022 If you employ older employees, you are entitled to a reduction in employers' social security contributions. Read more