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On 1 July 2023, a number of new measures will enter into force. Here is a brief overview.

As expected, the wage standard for 2023-2024 was officially set at 0.0% by the Royal Decree of 13 May 2023. This standard determines how much the average wage cost per employee may increase for a maximum of two years.

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.

The possibility for employees holding the office of mayor to take political leave has been extended to new situations.

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.

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

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.

The social partners of JC 201 (independent retail trade) and 202.01 (medium-sized food businesses) concluded a sector agreement on 30 November 2023.

The final payment date of the purchasing power bonus is extended by 3 months until 31 March 2024.

As an employer, you can allocate a loan to your employees on favourable terms (interest-free or at a a reduced rate of interest ). The reference rates of interest for 2023 have been published.