• 06 November 2018

    Taking over a business

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    Give your business a new direction, with a merger or acquisition! By taking over a company or merging with another company, you can make your own business stronger and more profitable - if you do it right. Because a take-over or merger is a sizeable challenge, where you cannot leave anything to chance: administration, finance, personnel, ... 1+1 = 1!
  • 30 January 2024

    Time to prepare for the social balance sheet 2023!

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    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.
  • 02 November 2023

    The purchasing power bonus: frequently asked questions

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    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.
  • 26 October 2023

    Mobility budget – the calculation formulas have been confirmed!

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    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.
  • 19 April 2024

    Social elections 2024: what are the formalities on day X + 80?

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    During the electoral procedure, various formalities will have to be completed including adapting the electoral rolls and delivering/sending the convocation letters.
  • 14 July 2023

    Work clothing: new possibilities

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    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.
  • 24 October 2023

    Legal advice tailored to your business

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    Would you like to be up to speed with socio-legal legislation on human resources at all times? Turn to Partena Professional. To our experts, the world of human resources holds no secrets — and we're happy to share our expertise with you. Additionally, we'll help you avoid the high costs of an external law firm. 
  • 05 November 2018

    Employee travel expenses

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    Compensating for your employees' travel expenses Do your employees make use of public transport to get to and from work? Then you are legally obligated to compensate them for their travel expenses.  
  • 06 December 2023

    A draft sector agreement for JC 302 (Hospitality sector)

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    The sectoral partners of JC 302 have concluded a draft protocol agreement for the period 2023-2024.
  • 27 September 2023

    A draft sector agreement 2023-2024 for JC 111.03 (metal, mechanical and electrical manufacturing)

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    The social partners of joint committee 111.03 reached a draft agreement for the period 2023-2024. Reminder: the Royal Decree of 13 May 2023 sets the salary standard for the period 2023-2024 at 0%.