• 06 December 2023

    A draft sector agreement for JC 302 (Hospitality sector)

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    The sectoral partners of JC 302 have concluded a draft protocol agreement for the period 2023-2024.
  • 05 June 2023

    Wage standard: 0.0% for 2023-2024

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    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.
  • 23 August 2023

    Extension of the increased number of tax-friendly overtime hours

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    The temporary increase in the limit of 130 to 180 tax-friendly overtime hours expired on 30 June 2023. It has been decided to extend this measure for all sectors up to and including 30 June 2025.
  • 08 November 2023

    Federal Learning Account: entry into force at the latest on 1st April 2024

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    On 19 October 2023, the Chamber has adopted the draft law regarding the creation and management of the Federal Learning Account.
  • 15 June 2023

    A student job during the vacations? What must employers do?

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    Every year, when summer vacations are approaching, employers ask us about the conditions that must be met to employ students.
  • 07 March 2024

    Lower kilometre allowance as of 1 April 2024

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    As an employer you may award a kilometre allowance to your employees who use their own cars, motorcycles or mopeds for professional travel. As of 1 April 2024, a new amount will be applicable .
  • 23 June 2023

    New kilometric allowance as of 1 July 2023

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    An employer may award a flat-rate kilometric allowance to staff members who use their own cars, motorcycles or mopeds for professional travel. As of 1 July 2023, a new amount will be applicable.
  • 02 May 2024

    Allowances for night work: May 2024

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    The threshold index for the public sector and the social benefits has been exceeded in April 2024. Consequently, several allowances, such as the allowances for night work, have been indexed with 2% in May 2024.
  • 17 May 2023

    NSSO: strong increase of the CO2 contribution from 1 July 2023

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    From 1 July 2023, the CO2 solidarity contribution that you are liable to pay as an employer for the vehicles you provide to your employees will be increased for some of your employees.
  • 17 May 2023

    Anti-discrimination legislation: protection against prejudicial actions extended

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    A 07.04.2023 law extends the system of protection against prejudicial actions in 'anti-discrimination' legislation.