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In May 2023, the European directive on pay transparency was adopted. But just how transparent are we by now, what can still be improved and how can we jointly work towards a fair pay policy?
Since the beginning of this year, employees are entitled to five individual training days per year. A great initiative imposed under the Labour Deal. So how do you actually make these training days work and what are the benefits?
Curious about the 2024 budgetary measures? The Programme Act that was published in today’s Belgian Official Gazette provides details of a number of budgetary measures for 2024. The changes relate to flexi jobs, the work bonus and the work resumption bonus. Read the full overview and find out what applies to you as an employer.
Which major changes in laws and regulations are set to be introduced that you do well take into account as an employer? What is new on 1 January 2024 and beyond? Below is an overview of the social-legal changes that will impact your work organisation.
How are the 2024 employee representative elections to be organised? What happens on day x-60 and what are your obligations as an employer? We list a number of key issues that will give you a clear picture about the further steps to be taken as a company in the run-up to the 2024 employee representative elections.
On 9 October 2023, the federal government reached an agreement on the 2024 budget. On the industrial relations front, they agreed on a number of labour market reforms which should help bring about employees working longer or returning to work, making work more rewarding and keeping the labour market competitive. These agreements are to be turned into legislation over the period ahead. Based on the information currently available to us, we are happy to already provide you with a run-down of what this could mean for you.
What if your employees arrive late to work because of traffic disruption? Are they still entitled to their wages?
Social elections will be taking place in May 2024 at organisations with at least 50 employees. To check whether that limit was exceeded, a separate calculation (counting) has to be performed, you also have to take agency workers into account, and you have to look at a certain reference period. We're happy to explain to you how to get the count right. and what to watch out for when you have temporary workers on the job.
The 2024 social elections are gradually approaching. In preparation for this, just like every four years, legislation on social elections is being amended. The law was published in the Belgian Official Gazette on 30 June.