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In general, the employer decides whether to hire or fire an employee.

The national flash controls in the green sectors (JCs 144, 145 and 132), namely the agricultural, horticultural and technical agricultural and horticultural sectors, will continue in the month of October 2023.

An internal reporting channel is mandatory in legal entities in the private sector employing at least 50 employees. A law of 9.2.2024 clarifies the calculation modalities of this threshold.

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.

Employers who reduce their working time can benefit from a reduction in social security contributions. A new condition will be added for part-time workers.

From 01.01.2024, the rates of this contribution will be increased

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

A new European framework agreement has been concluded to facilitate cross-border telework. Belgium has signed this agreement. It will therefore apply from 1 July 2023.

Since 1 July 2022, pensioners working in the care sector have been entitled to an exemption of personal social security contributions for their performances in that sector.

The school holiday period is the perfect time to hire a student since students are more available during this period than during the school year.