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Social security

Increase in the amount of the allowance in the context of a First traineeship

06 June 2024
Since 1 January 2017, the Brussels-Capital Region has introduced the 1st work experience traineeship, also known as "First traineeship". Among other things, the trainee receives a monthly allowance, which is paid by you. The allowance amounts to €500 since 1 July 2024.
Absences

How to determine the periods of leave?

04 June 2024
The days of leave in the company can be determined collectively (for all personnel members) in case of closing of the company, or individually by means of an agreement between the employer and each worker
Absences

Hiring or firing staff during the employer's holidays: how to proceed?

31 May 2024
an absent employer can delegate his powers
Social dialogue

Social elections 2024: who is protected against dismissal?

30 May 2024
The staff representatives that are members of the Works Council and/or the Committee for Prevention and Protection at Work, as well as the non-elected candidates, shall be protected against dismissal during a specific period.
Absences

What are the conditions for the granting of leave days?

28 May 2024
The summer holidays are approaching and lots of questions are arising about the legislation on the annual leave. These conditions are always the same, regardless of the worker's status and the manner in which the holiday periods are defined.
Social dialogue

2024 Social Elections: operational rules and areas of competence of the WC and the CPPW

28 May 2024
It can sometimes be complicated to understand the operational rules and areas of competence of the consultation bodies
Salary Optimization
Mobility
Social security

Target group reductions in Flanders from 1 July 2024

27 May 2024
Target group reductions in Flanders from 1 July 2024
Absences

Elections on 9 June 2024: can your employee take leave if elected?

23 May 2024
Employees elected on 9 June 2024 may be granted political leave under certain conditions
Salary Optimization
Grants

Wallonia: a subsidy to finance a place in a childcare centre in 2024

22 May 2024
Finding a place in a childcare centre may be a challenge for expectant parents. As an employer, you can finance the creation of places in a childcare centre. In Wallonia, a pilot project provides a subsidy of 4,000 € per place in a childcare centre.
Absences

Elections on 9 June 2024: can your employee be absent from work if he is an assessor?

21 May 2024
Employees who work on Sunday 9 June 2024 are entitled to be absent from work if they carry out certain electoral duties
Social dialogue

2024 Social elections: drawing up of the internal rules of the WC/CPPW

15 May 2024
To work validly, each works council and each committee for prevention and protection at work must dispose of their (own) internal rules.
Social dialogue

2024 Social elections: appeal and first meeting of the WC/CPPW

13 May 2024
In principle, the first meeting of the works council and/or the committee for prevention and protection at work takes place on the days following the social elections.

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