• 21 September 2023

    Draft sector agreements for JC 118 and JC 220 (food industry)

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    The social partners of joint committee 118 and joint committee 220 (food industry) have concluded a draft sector agreement 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.
  • 14 July 2023

    Political leave: changes for the employee-mayor

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    The possibility for employees holding the office of mayor to take political leave has been extended to new situations.
  • 27 October 2023

    Frequently Asked Questions for SMEs

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  • 24 October 2023

    Ready to develop your business further?

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  • 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.
  • 26 December 2023

    Wage bonus CBA no. 90: caps 2024

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    The caps of the wage bonus CBA no. 90 for 2024 have been published. Find out up to what amount you can award a tax-free wage bonus to your employees.
  • 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.
  • 06 June 2023

    Hiring or firing staff during the employer's holidays: how to proceed?

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    In general, the employer decides whether to hire or fire an employee.
  • 19 October 2023

    What is a general partnership?

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    A general partnership is a legal entity. It’s the least regulated and simplest business type. To set up a general partnership, you don’t need to visit a notary or publish a financial statement, nor do you need a financial plan. As a partner, you are unlimitedly liable in case of company debt, though, which means your private assets aren’t protected. 
  • 22 May 2023

    What are the conditions for the granting of leave days?

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    The summer holidays are approaching and lots of questions are arising about the legislation on the annual leave.