One-off innovation premiums extended 14 September 2023 A special rule was introduced for one-off innovation premiums aimed at stimulating the capacity for innovation of companies engaged in research and development. Read more
Pendelfonds : New call for projects 05 September 2023 In Flanders, the commuting fund (Pendelfonds) regularly launches calls for projects to subsidise more sustainable mobility. Read more
Temporary unemployment: check form C3.2A now available in electronic format 05 September 2023 From 1 September 2023, workers may use an electronic version of the C3.2A check form when they are temporarily unemployed. Read more
Work resumption bonus of €1,000 for employers hiring a disabled employee 29 August 2023 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 Read more
Extension of the increased number of tax-friendly overtime hours 23 August 2023 The temporary increase in the limit of 130 to 180 tax-friendly overtime hours expired on 30 June 2023. Read more
The qualifying work-based learning and apprenticeship premiums 17 August 2023 On 1 September 2023, 2 new premiums for work-based learning will enter into force in Flanders. Read more
Don't delay in hiring your 4th, 5th or 6th employee 11 August 2023 As of 1 January 2024, the target group reduction for first hirings will change dramatically. Read more
Ill during leave? From 2024 onwards, leave can be carried forward - The law has been published! 02 August 2023 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 Read more
Target group reduction recent sustained work experience (Flanders) 28 July 2023 As of 1 October 2023, a new target group reduction will be introduced in Flanders for persons without recent, sustained work experience. Read more
The recovery hours are back 20 July 2023 Following the 2023-2024 interprofessional agreement, recovery hours were reintroduced. Read more
Discrimination: new forms and new criteria 20 July 2023 A law amending the various anti-discrimination laws has just been published in the Belgian Official Gazette. Read more
Sick during the holidays? From 2024, employees can carry over their leave days 20 July 2023 A draft law adopted by the House on 13 July aims to allow employees who fall ill during their holidays to benefit from guaranteed pay and to carry over their days of leave to the end of their incap Read more