Do I have to pay the maximum bicycle allowance? 15 September 2023 Since 1 May 2023, a bicycle allowance is laid down in those sectors that do not allocate a specific allowance. All employees in the private sector are now entitled to a bicycle allowance. Read more
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