The Act of 18 July 2018 has introduced an annual threshold of 6130 euro, for additional income derived from work for associations, occasional services by private persons for private persons, and the on demand economy. Under this threshold, no income taxes or social security contributions are required
Aug
23
2018
New act gives teeth to the protection of trade secrets in Belgium
Before the implementation of EU Directive 2016/943 on the protection of undisclosed know-how and business information (trade secrets) against their unlawful acquisition, use and disclosure, Belgian law did not provide for a general legal framework on the protection of trade secrets. The Belgian act transposing this directive should entail a stronger protection for undisclosed know-how and business information
Jun
26
2018
Belgium: Obligation for employers to discuss “digital disconnection” from work
New legislation requires an employer to discuss with the workers’ representatives the disconnection from work and the use of digital means of communication.
May
30
2018
Belgium: New notice periods coming up
The new notice periods will be effective as of 1 May 2018.
Apr
24
2018
Belgium: New notice periods coming up
The new notice periods will be effective as of 1 May 2018.
Feb
26
2018
Belgium: Mystery calls: new tool to prove discrimination in Belgium
To facilitate the collection of evidence of (alleged) discrimination, social inspectors may as of 1 April 2018, under certain conditions, act as a (potential) client or employee, in their assignment to prove discrimination by companies.
Jan
29
2018
Belgium: Crack-down on excessive use of exemption from work
As of 1 January 2018, employers who exempt their employees from work for a long term have to pay an additional social security contribution.
Nov
28
2017
Belgium: Government seeks to boost night work in e-commerce
With a new draft programme Act, the Belgian government wants to simplify the introduction of night work in e-commerce companies. Instead of an approval from all trade unions within the company, night work could be introduced with the approval from just one trade union.
Oct
27
2017
Belgium: Part-time work simplified and modernized
Since 1st October 2017, the formalities for part-time work have been simplified and modernized
Oct
27
2017
Belgium: ECJ confirms its case law on the ‘habitual place of employment’ in Ryanair case
ECJ clarifies criteria to establish employees’ ‘home base’ for governing law purposes