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The fight against social and tax fraud has intensified since the De Croo government. Last year alone, almost 10,000 companies were inspected, and of the number of inspections conducted, 38% were positive (SIRS Belgium).

During the month of August 2023, the social inspection services will carry out national flash controls in the cleaning sector (JC 121).

On 31 December2023, the special tax regime for foreign executives will end.

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 clothing. Previously, only an sector collective bargaining agreement could provide for this compensation.

In Flanders, the commuting fund (Pendelfonds) regularly launches calls for projects to subsidise more sustainable mobility. From 18 September until 18 October 2023, companies can submit a project to obtain a subsidy of up to 200,000 € per company.

As from 1 January 2024, new obligations will apply to workers whose incapacity for work occurs during a holiday period in order to be able to benefit from guaranteed pay and the option of carrying over their holidays.

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Since 1 January 2024, a specific template for a medical certificate can be submitted by your employee if he falls ill during his annual leave. However, use of this template is not compulsory.

If an employee has given you the right to use their mobile phone number under the terms of their employment contract, from 1 January 2024 they can ask it back.

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. From then on, you must notify Belspo before the project or programme start date. Check to see if you need to take action!