Overview

The Flemish government is launching a directed training and career offensive as part of 'All hands on deck' (the Flemish recovery plan). Next school year, a temporary joint initiative right for Flemish training leave will be created, whereby both employees and employers can propose a training course.

Acerta lists what's new in July, August and September.

The government has reached an agreement on the wage margin for 2021-2022. The social partners had already thrown in the towel, leaving the ball in the government's court. This article will give you an overview of what exactly the agreement entails.

In 2021, more employees than usual will have to pay additional taxes. Chances are they will ask you, as an employer, about this.

On 13 April, a law was published in the Belgian official gazette introducing a number of temporary support measures for employers and employees.

The ongoing corona pandemic poses serious challenges for employers in the crucial sectors. Just think of the relentless pressure on caregivers or the harvest peak periods in agriculture and horticulture.

Due to the increase in the number of hospital admissions and the increase in the number of corona infections, the Consultation Committee met early today, 24 March 2021. It was decided to take an 'Easter break' for a 4-week period.

The hospitality industry in our country was closed twice since the coronavirus outbreak in March 2020. And other sectors were also forced to close their doors.

The government has prepared a bill on 'vaccination leave'. In addition, the Data Protection Authority (GBA) has also expressed its opinion on the proposal in view of privacy legislation. In this article, you can read about the current state of affairs.