Announced flash controls in the cleaning sector (August 2023) 18 July 2023 During the month of August 2023, the social inspection services will carry out national flash controls in the cleaning sector (JC 121). Read more
Work clothing: new possibilities 14 July 2023 From 1 August 2023, it will be possible to enter into a company collective bargaining agreement that provides for the payment of compensation in lieu of the provision and maintenance of work clothi Read more
Political leave: changes for the employee-mayor 14 July 2023 The possibility for employees holding the office of mayor to take political leave has been extended to new situations. Read more
Exemption for research and development: notify Belspo of your ongoing R&D project or programme by 1 August 2023 10 July 2023 As of 1 August 2023, the FPS Finance will adopt a stricter position on when to notify Belspo of an R&D project or programme. Read more
Deferred payment of your social security contributions 10 July 2023 We announced this in our Infoflash of 6 December 2022: the government allows you to defer part of your employer social security contributions due for the 3rd and/or 4th quarter of 2023. Read more
Sector agreement for JC 207 and JC 116 (chemical industry) 05 July 2023 The social partners of JC 207 and JC 116 (chemical industry) concluded a sector agreement on 29 June 2023 for the period 2023-2024. Read more
International NSSO: Belgium signs European framework agreement 30 June 2023 A new European framework agreement has been concluded to facilitate cross-border telework. Belgium has signed this agreement. It will therefore apply from 1 July 2023. Read more
Social elections 2024: Law published! 30 June 2023 The law governing the organisation of the next social elections was published in the Belgian Official Gazette. Read more
A draft sector agreement for JC 200 29 June 2023 The sectoral partners of JC 200 (Auxiliary joint committee for non-manual workers) have concluded a protocol agreement for the period 2023-2024. Read more
30 June 2023: end of several measures 28 June 2023 A number of measures come to an end on 30 June 2023. Below is a clear overview of some of the main measures. Read more
What will change on 1 July 2023? 28 June 2023 On 1 July 2023, a number of new measures will enter into force. Here is a brief overview. Read more
New kilometric allowance as of 1 July 2023 23 June 2023 An employer may award a flat-rate kilometric allowance to staff members who use their own cars, motorcycles or mopeds for professional travel. Read more