• 13 May 2024

    2024 Social elections: appeal and first meeting of the WC/CPPW

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    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.
  • 17 January 2024

    2024: New year and new tax rules

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    In 2024, what can we expect when it comes to withholding tax? A few new features. Find out more.
  • 27 March 2024

    Withholding tax exemption for shift work: imminent changes

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    The shift work exemption applies if the same work, both in terms of content and scope, is performed in shifts. The Government is currently working on updating the measure.
  • 01 December 2023

    2024 social elections: the start of the period of hidden protection is approaching

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    Staff representatives (both full and alternate) to the works council and/or the committee for prevention and protection at work are protected against dismissal.
  • 12 June 2023

    Renewal of collective labour agreements regarding the RCC/SWT (scheme of unemployment with corporate allowance)

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    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.
  • 05 October 2023

    Sector agreement 2023-2024 for JC 209 (non-manual workers metal industry)

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    The social partners of JC 209 (non-manual workers metal) concluded a sector agreement on 29/9/2023 for 2023-2024. The RD of 13/5/2023 has already set the wage standard at 0% for 2023-2024.
  • 05 July 2023

    Sector agreement for JC 207 and JC 116 (chemical industry)

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    The social partners of JC 207 and JC 116 (chemical industry) concluded a sector agreement on 29 June 2023 for the period 2023-2024. As a reminder, the RD of 13 May 2023 sets the wage standard at 0% for the period 2023 and 2024.
  • 10 October 2023

    Budget agreement 2024: what is in it?

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    De federale regering heeft afgelopen maandag een compromis bereikt over het begrotingsakkoord 2024.
  • 14 September 2023

    One-off innovation premiums extended

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    A special rule was introduced for one-off innovation premiums aimed at stimulating the capacity for innovation of companies engaged in research and development.
  • 24 October 2023

    Rely on Partena Professional’s legal expertise

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    As an SME, you have many legislative challenges to face on a daily basis. The Belgian economic landscape is complex and it’s not always easy to comply with constantly changing legislation. Do you want to make sure you are always in compliance with Belgian law?