Do I have to pay the maximum bicycle allowance? 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. Does this mean that all employees are entitled to 0.27€/km? No, and here's why. /en/our-insights/infoflashes/do-i-have-pay-maximum-bicycle-allowance Read more
Flexi-jobs: new rules from 1 January 2024. The Programme Law of 22.12.2023 introduced a number of changes to the flexi-job system. /en/our-insights/infoflashes/flexi-jobs-new-rules-1-january-2024 Read more
The unity statue for blue-and white-collar workers notice period | waiting day | medical check | application leave | trial period | outplacement On January 1 2014 the unity statute came into force. Partena Professional is here to guide you through the changes. /en/unity-statue-blue-and-white-collar-workers Read more
Political leave: changes for the employee-mayor The possibility for employees holding the office of mayor to take political leave has been extended to new situations. /en/our-insights/infoflashes/political-leave-changes-employee-mayor Read more
Employees in Belgium | Sick leave & Holiday pay Sick leave In case of sickness or accident, the employee is entitled to a statutory sick pay during the first 30 days of absence, payable by the employer. The rate of the sick pay, based on the normal salary, depends on the nature of the contract (white- or bluecollar worker), and on the length of his service to the employer). /en/belgium-holiday-sick-leave-pay Read more
New kilometric allowance as of 1 July 2023 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. /en/our-insights/infoflashes/new-kilometric-allowance-1-july-2023 Read more
Renewal of collective labour agreements regarding the RCC/SWT (scheme of unemployment with corporate allowance) To implement the agreement framework of 6 April 2023 concluded at central level within the Group of Ten, the National Labour Council approved 5 collective labour agreements regarding the schemes of unemployment with corporate allowance (hereafter RCC/SWT) that will come into effect on 1 July 2023. /en/our-insights/infoflashes/renewal-collective-labour-agreements-regarding-rccswt-scheme-unemployment Read more
Our tools for accountants From payroll management and status changes to delivering accounting documents: our digital approach makes your day as an accountant a lot easier. Save time, simplify your daily tasks and support your clients with Partena Professional’s tools and services. /en/accountant/digital-tools Read more
Mobility budget: a circular brings (some) clarity! Since 1 January 2024, the new calculation formulas for the mobility budget have entered into force. However, some areas of uncertainty remained. A tax circular now brings some clarity /en/our-insights/infoflashes/mobility-budget-circular-brings-some-clarity Read more
Employment contract Entering into an employment contract Every time you take on a new team member, you are legally required to enter into an employment contract with them. Partena Professional is happy to explain the how and why. /en/news/employment-contract Read more