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Beyond Borders - Episode 4: What You Need To Know About Belgian Employment Law (Podcast)

Our Beyond Borders podcast series is designed to help you manage your international workforce and navigate the quirks of international employment law.

Belgium Employment

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Lewis Silkin

Employer Condemned To Two Compensations For Manifestly Unreasonable Dismissal

On 3 December 2024, the Labour Court of Appeal of Brussels issued a judgment in response to a claim for manifestly unreasonable dismissal under the Collective Bargaining Agreement (hereafter CBA No. 109).

Belgium Employment

VO

Van Olmen & Wynant

European Social Partners And Commission Sign Pact For Social Dialogue

On 5 March 2025, the European Commission and the European cross-industry social partners have concluded a Pact for Social Dialogue in which they take joint initiatives to strengthen social dialogue at EU level.

Belgium Employment

VO

Van Olmen & Wynant

Supreme Court Rules On Consequences Of Nullity Of Bonus Plan That Is Drafted In The Wrong Language

In Belgium, the language rules for the use of documents in social relations (from employers to employees) are very strict and of public order.

Belgium Employment

VO

Van Olmen & Wynant

Navigating DEI In Europe Amid Developments In The US

European Union Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Employers Of Record

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Three Months' Protection Indemnity For A Dismissed DPO

Belgium Employment

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Altius

Belgian Court Awards Compensation For Dismissal Of Data Protection Officer

Belgium Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

From Counsel To Investigator: Why Lawyers Are Well-Placed To Run Your Investigation (Video)

Belgium Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Crowned With Curls : Intersectionality And Women Of Colour In The Workplace

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Individual Employment Rights: Your Guide To 2025

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Statute Of Limitations In Occupational Pensions: Clear Legislation, Ambiguous Case Law

Belgium Employment

LL

Loyens & Loeff

Protections And Entitlements For Caregivers In The Workplace

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

The Long-awaited Coalition Agreement At A Glance: What HR Measures Will Employers Face? | Part 6: (International) Labour Market

Belgium Employment

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Altius

Navigating DEI In Europe Amid Developments In The US

European Union Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Brussels Bets On Mega-Fund For AI

Belgium Technology

SRS Legal

Immigration And Global Mobility Update No. 40, April 2025

Worldwide Immigration

IL

Ius Laboris

Three Months' Protection Indemnity For A Dismissed DPO

Belgium Employment

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Altius

Workers In The Value Chain: How Can We Help?

Worldwide Commercial

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Ius Laboris

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Modifications du Code pénal social - Sanctions en cas de non-respect des dispositions relatives aux horaires flottants

Belgium Employment

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Claeys & Engels

Part-time And Fixed-Term Employment In Denmark

Denmark Employment

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Poul Schmith

FAQ: Employment Law In Denmark – Part 5 – Restrictive Covenants

Denmark Employment

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Poul Schmith

FAQ: Employment Law In Denmark – Part 4

Denmark Employment

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Poul Schmith

FAQ: Employment Law In Denmark – Part 3

Denmark Employment

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Poul Schmith

FAQ: Employment Law In Denmark – Part 2

Denmark Employment

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Poul Schmith

FAQ: Employment Law In Denmark – Part 1

Denmark Employment

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Poul Schmith

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Employer Condemned To Two Compensations For Manifestly Unreasonable Dismissal

On 3 December 2024, the Labour Court of Appeal of Brussels issued a judgment in response to a claim for manifestly unreasonable dismissal under the Collective Bargaining Agreement (hereafter CBA No. 109).

Belgium Employment

VO

Van Olmen & Wynant

Three Months' Protection Indemnity For A Dismissed DPO

In a recent judgment,[1] the French-speaking section of the Brussels Labour Court confirmed that a Data Protection Officer (DPO) may not be penalised or dismissed for reasons related to his/her function as a DPO.

Belgium Employment

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Altius

Belgian Court Awards Compensation For Dismissal Of Data Protection Officer

Under the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation, a Data Protection Officer (DPO) cannot be dismissed or penalised for performing their duties.

Belgium Employment

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Ius Laboris

10 Key Points Of The Arizona Coalition Agreement That Will Impact Employment Law

Belgium Employment

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Loyens & Loeff

New Federal Government: 20 Upcoming Employment Law Measures That Employers Must Know About

Belgium Employment

VO

Van Olmen & Wynant

The Future Of Labour Contracts And Wages In The Arizona Coalition Agreement

Belgium Employment

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Loyens & Loeff

Transfer Of Undertakings In Belgium: New Obligations Under CBA 32bis

Belgium Employment

CM

Crowell & Moring LLP

Looking Ahead To Belgian Employment Law In 2025

Belgium Employment

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Van Olmen & Wynant

New EU Directive Impacting Digital Platforms And Individuals Working For Them

European Union Employment

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Crowell & Moring LLP

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Discrimination, Disability & Sexual Harassment

Brussels Regulatory Brief: March 2025

On 11 February 2025, the European Commission launched a call for evidence to seek stakeholders' views on the Geo-Blocking Regulation (EU) 2018/302 to assess its effectiveness.

European Union Strategy

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K&L Gates LLP

Navigating DEI In Europe Amid Developments In The US

In light of the increasingly challenging situation that employers are facing following the US administration's approach to diversity, equity and inclusion...

European Union Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Three Months' Protection Indemnity For A Dismissed DPO

In a recent judgment,[1] the French-speaking section of the Brussels Labour Court confirmed that a Data Protection Officer (DPO) may not be penalised or dismissed for reasons related to his/her function as a DPO.

Belgium Employment

A

Altius

Crowned With Curls : Intersectionality And Women Of Colour In The Workplace

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Protections And Entitlements For Caregivers In The Workplace

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

CJEU Reaffirms Obligation To Register Working Time

Belgium Employment

VO

Van Olmen & Wynant

Including "Affirmative Action Measures" In Your Diversity And Inclusion Policy: What Employers Need To Know

Belgium Employment

A

Altius

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Belgium Employment

BB

Bird & Bird

Quotas For Employing People With Disabilities In A Range Of Countries

Worldwide Employment

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Ius Laboris

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Retirement, Superannuation & Pensions

Employers Of Record

If you need to employ someone in a country in which your business has no base, there could be all sorts of legal and administrative complications.

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Statute Of Limitations In Occupational Pensions: Clear Legislation, Ambiguous Case Law

Since 29 June 2014 the Belgian Occupational Pensions Act provides a uniform five-year limitation period for claims related to occupational pensions.

Belgium Employment

LL

Loyens & Loeff

New Belgian Government To Make Significant Changes To Belgian Labor And Employment Law

The new "Arizona" government recently agreed on a significant overhaul of Belgian labor law. Key reforms will introduce increased flexibility for employers while...

Belgium Employment

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Crowell & Moring LLP

The Long-Awaited Coalition Agreement At A Glance: What HR Measures Will Employers Face? | Part 5: Incapacity For Work And Well-Being

Belgium Employment

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Altius

10 Key Points Of The Arizona Coalition Agreement That Will Impact Employment Law

Belgium Employment

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Loyens & Loeff

The Long-Awaited Coalition Agreement At A Glance: What HR Measures Will Employers Face? | Part 4 : End-Of-Career And Pensions

Belgium Employment

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Altius

The Long-Awaited Coalition Agreement At A Glance: What HR Measures Will Employers Face? | Part 2 : Working Time

Belgium Employment

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Altius

EU Pay Transparency Directive: Which Countries Have Implemented?

European Union Employment

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Ius Laboris

Gender Pay Reporting Obligations Around The World

Worldwide Employment

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Ius Laboris

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Unfair/ Wrongful Dismissal

Beyond Borders - Episode 4: What You Need To Know About Belgian Employment Law (Podcast)

Our Beyond Borders podcast series is designed to help you manage your international workforce and navigate the quirks of international employment law.

Belgium Employment

LS

Lewis Silkin

Three Months' Protection Indemnity For A Dismissed DPO

In a recent judgment,[1] the French-speaking section of the Brussels Labour Court confirmed that a Data Protection Officer (DPO) may not be penalised or dismissed for reasons related to his/her function as a DPO.

Belgium Employment

A

Altius

Belgian Court Awards Compensation For Dismissal Of Data Protection Officer

Under the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation, a Data Protection Officer (DPO) cannot be dismissed or penalised for performing their duties.

Belgium Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Belgium Employment

BB

Bird & Bird

Global HR Law Guide Update: Collective Dismissals

Worldwide Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

What Does The New UK Labour Government Mean For Employers?

Belgium Employment

OC

Osborne Clarke

For Public Sector Employers: Regulation On Reasons For Dismissal And Manifestly Unfair Dismissal

Belgium Employment

L

Lydian

Le SPF Emploi, Travail et Concertation sociale publie les formulaires mis à jour pour les licenciements collectifs

Belgium Employment

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Claeys & Engels

Legal Framework For The Obligation To Motivate A Dismissal In The Public Sector Finally Takes Form

Belgium Employment

VO

Van Olmen & Wynant

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CSB Group

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