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

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

The tool of the purchasing power bonus continues to appeal to the imagination. There are already several sectors and employers that will award this bonus.

Further to their announcement in 2021, we have been expecting the formulas to calculate the mobility budget. A Royal Decree now determines the two formulas – real or fixed rate. These methods will be enforced on 1 January 2024. Here’s a quick tour of these two calculation methods.

A lot of companies will have to forward their social balance sheet to the National Bank of Belgium after the close of the financial year.

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.

During the electoral procedure, various formalities will have to be completed including adapting the electoral rolls and delivering/sending the convocation letters.

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.

From 1 August 2023, it will be possible to enter into a company collective bargaining agreement that provides for the payment of compensation in lieu of the provision and maintenance of work clothing. Previously, only an sector collective bargaining agreement could provide for this compensation.

The new social status for artists comes into force on 1 January 2024. You will find below the changes concerning arts workers.