In our earlier news alerts, we referred to the ‘wage norm’ and the exceptions thereto. Two ‘exceptions’ to the wage norm are the ‘CLA n° 90 bonus’ and the ‘meal vouchers’, for which the maximum thresholds are increased in 2026. Below we provide a short overview. Time to turn your New Year’s resolutions into action. […]

Borders don’t define careers anymore. Today’s working professionals choose where to live and work based on what matters most to them: better financial opportunities, quality of life, and personal priorities.One trend highlighting this shift: more professionals are relocating to destinations that offer government-backed tax incentives. These incentives aren’t the only reason people move, but they […]

On 6 December 2024, the Private Investigations Act (PIA) was published in the Belgian Official Gazette. The PIA imposes certain new obligations with respect to private investigation activities, whether carried out in-house or by external investigators. Given the broad scope of application of the PIA, it is likely to materially impact many employers in Belgium.  […]

In a move that will primarily affect labor migrants with single permits, Belgium’s Immigration Office (DVZ) has significantly restricted ex officio family reunification visas. Previously, embassies could issue ex officio family reunification visas to family members of most economic migrants.   Accede al contenido completo Fuente: Newland Chase

A recent legislative amendment in Belgium introduces protection against dismissal and a prohibition of discrimination when an employee is absent due to an infertility treatment or a programme of medically assisted reproduction. Accede al CONTENIDO completo Fuente: Sagardoy Abogados