• 07 May 2024

    Partial exemption from payment of withholding tax for shift work: “bis variant”

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    The “shift work” exemption applies to shifts performing the same work. The government envisaged a more flexible bis variant.
  • 07 November 2023

    Work bonus: new amounts as of 1 November 2023

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    This reduction in social security contributions applies to workers with low wages and enables them to benefit from higher net wages. The amounts are indexed as of 1 November 2023.
  • 15 June 2023

    Student: how to terminate a contract?

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    As the student employment contract is a fixed-term contract, it automatically ends on the end date indicated in the contract, with no notice required. However, it is possible to terminate the contract before the end of the term.
  • 13 December 2023

    NSSO: new condition for reduced working time

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    Employers who reduce their working time can benefit from a reduction in social security contributions. A new condition will be added for part-time workers.
  • 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.
  • 04 December 2023

    NSSO: Structural reduction from 1 Januari 2024

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    The employers of the public and private sectors are entitled to a structural reduction of their employer contributions to the social security for their workers subject to all social security sectors, as far as they satisfy some specific conditions.
  • 04 March 2024

    Social elections 2024: list of candidates

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    During the electoral procedure, several formalities will have to be fulfilled including the posting of the lists of candidates.
  • 09 October 2023

    Kilometric allowance: quarterly or annual indexation?

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    The kilometric allowance granted to federal civil servants is now indexed on a quarterly basis. Is this also the case for all kilometric allowances paid to workers for business travel? That's what we're going to find out.
  • 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 .
  • 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.