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Employment contract

Extension of the aid areas in the Flemish Region

24 November 2023
The application period for the Flemish aid areas is extended by 2 years. Companies in aid areas around Genk and Turnhout can apply for tax aid until 31 October 2024, while companies in the aid area around Zaventem-Vilvoorde have this option until 31 May 2028.
Employment contract

Workplace psychosocial hazards: confidential counsellor mandatory in certain companies from 1 December 2023

23 November 2023
The designation of a confidential counsellor competent in the prevention of workplace psychosocial hazards will become mandatory in certain companies from 1 December 2023.
Working conditions

Flash controls announced in the meat sector (December 2023)

16 November 2023
In December 2023, the social inspection services will carry out flash controls in the meat sector. These controls may occur throughout the month. As the announced controls are approaching, we give you some tips.
Employment contract

Clauses of notice period for “higher” employees in service before 2014: no more doubt regarding their application

16 November 2023
If, at the moment of the recruitment of your higher employees dating from before 1st January 2014, you had concluded a clause defining the duration of their notice period in case of dismissal, it is from now on the duration defined by this clause that will be applied.
Social security

Benefit from the target group reduction: hire before the end of this year!

13 November 2023
Employers hiring before the end of 2023 may still be able to benefit from the target group reduction for first hirings. Indeed, from 1 January 2024, this reduction will change dramatically.
Taxation
Social security

New extension of measures for pensioners working in the health care sector

09 November 2023
There is still a severe labour shortage in the healthcare sector. This is why Minister Vandenbroucke announced on his website the Government's decision to extend 2 measures for pensioners working in the health care sector by one year.
Training

Federal Learning Account: entry into force at the latest on 1st April 2024

09 November 2023
On 19 October 2023, the Chamber has adopted the draft law regarding the creation and management of the Federal Learning Account.
Social dialogue

2024 Social elections: what formalities need to be accomplished between day X - 60 and day X - 35?

09 November 2023
Certain formalities need to be accomplished during the (pre-)electoral process.
Mobility

Copyright: the NSSO brings precisions

09 November 2023
The NSSO has recently published new Instructions for Employers regarding the new social treatment of the allowances for the transfer of copyright and neighbouring rights. It specifies and brings light to 2 specific situations.
Employment contract

Unemployment with company supplement: new amounts as of November 2023

08 November 2023
The central index was exceeded in October 2023. As a result, certain social benefits will be indexed by 2% in November 2023. This has an impact on the company supplements paid in the context of unemployment schemes with company supplements (RCC/SWT).
Social security

Work bonus: new amounts as of 1 November 2023

07 November 2023
This reduction in social security contributions applies to workers with low wages and enables them to benefit from higher net wages. The amounts are indexed as of 1 November 2023.
Social security

Social elections 2024: what is meant by "management staff" and "executives”?

06 November 2023
During the (pre-) electoral process, it will be necessary to determine the duties of the management staff and, where appropriate, the duties of the executives.

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