Flash inspections in the construction sector
In 2026, flash inspections will also take place. In March, the construction sector will be inspected. A flash inspection is a scheduled check on social legislation and labour regulations, aimed at providing information and prevention. However, if serious violations are found, the inspection services will take action, and a report may be created.
Read more: "Prepared for flash inspections in the construction sector in March 2026"
Our tip: If your labour regulations are outdated or if you are unsure whether you are applying all pay and labour conditions correctly, please contact your legal advisors at myHR@securex.be.
Flexi-wage hospitality
In December 2025, the central index was exceeded. This results in a 2% increase in the flexi-wage. Due to a recent change in the law, the flexi-wage will only increase three months after the exceeding of the central index, which will be in March 2026.
The minimum amount for the flexi-hourly wage is 11.87 EUR and the flexi-holiday pay is 0.91 EUR per hour (totaling 12.78 EUR) for a flexi-job in the hospitality sector.
Read more: "Administrative instructions RSZ - 2025/4 > Interim instructions"
Read more: "The central index was exceeded"
Salaries of civil servants
When the central index is exceeded, salaries and social benefits increase by 2%. The federal government has stated in the program law that social benefits and civil servant salaries will only be increased three months after the exceeding of the consumer price index. This means that the salaries of government personnel will only be adjusted by 2% in March 2026.
Read more: "Indexation, general principles | BOSA"
End of transitional measure for reduction for low-skilled youth
Since July 1, 2024, you can no longer benefit from the reduction for low-skilled youth in Flanders. However, if your employee started before July 1, 2024, the reduction will remain in effect for the full period of 8 quarters. This transitional measure will end on March 31, 2026.
Read more: "Restructuring Flemish reductions from July 1, 2024"
Training plan deadline approaching
As an employer with at least twenty employees, you must prepare and register a training plan once a year. The deadline for this is March 31, 2026. In that plan, you must include both formal and informal training in your company. Additionally, you must pay attention to specific target groups. Remember that the submission must now be done in PDF format via an electronic application.
Our tip: The Federal Learning Account has been abolished. However, this is separate from the training plan. You still need to prepare a training plan, and your employees still have the right to attend training. Discover our Training for employees and companies | Securex.
Read more: "Think about your training plan"
From winter to summer time
On the night of Saturday, March 28 to Sunday, March 29, we will move the clock forward by one hour, from 2 AM to 3 AM. For most people, this means one hour less sleep, but those working shifts that night will work one hour less.
The rules regarding the pay of employees in shift work during the transition to summer time or winter time are governed by collective agreement no. 30 of March 28, 1977.
You can read all about it in our thematic article on shift work.
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