• 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.
  • 24 November 2023

    Temporary unemployment: additional supplement at the employer’s expense from 1 January 2024

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    If you make an employee temporarily unemployed, you will have to pay him/her, from 1 January 2024, in addition to the existing supplement(s), an amount of EUR 5 per day of unemployment, unless a subsistence security fund takes care of that payment.
  • 12 January 2024

    Your employee is ill during his leave: a specific template of medical certificate is provided.

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    Since 1 January 2024, a specific template for a medical certificate can be submitted by your employee if he falls ill during his annual leave. However, use of this template is not compulsory.
  • 24 October 2023

    Whistleblower: internal reporting channel mandatory if you have at least 50 employees

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    A law of 28 November 2022 allows an employee who has obtained information about violations in a professional context to raise the alarm via an internal reporting channel.
  • 08 October 2018

    Socio-legal news from Infoflashes

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    The legal experts at Partena Professional share the latest social security developments with you. Find out the latest news in social security legislation.
  • 02 February 2024

    Unable to work due to farmers' mobilization: temporary unemployment?

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    Traffic disruptions caused by the farmers' mobilization is preventing some workers from working.
  • 23 June 2023

    New kilometric allowance as of 1 July 2023

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    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.
  • 24 November 2023

    Wage thresholds with regard to employment contracts for 2024

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    On 1 January 2024, the annual wage thresholds for the application of certain provisions of the Employment Contract Act of 3.7.1978 will be subject to adaptation following the annual indexation.
  • 07 March 2024

    Lower kilometre allowance as of 1 April 2024

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    As an employer you may award a kilometre allowance to your employees who use their own cars, motorcycles or mopeds for professional travel. As of 1 April 2024, a new amount will be applicable .
  • 14 December 2023

    Higher kilometre allowance as of 1 January 2024

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    As an employer you may award a flat-rate kilometre allowance to your employees who use their own cars, motorcycles or mopeds for professional travel.