What does the month of September 2026 bring in terms of HR?

The days are getting shorter and nature is preparing for autumn, but there are also changes on the legislative front. In September, you should take into account the reform of the Flemish training leave and the flash inspections in the green sectors.

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Reform of the Flemish training leave

From 1 September 2026, the Flemish training leave will be thoroughly reformed. The Flemish Government will focus more on labour market-oriented training, which means fewer trainings will be eligible and the conditions for Flemish training leave will change.

27 September is not a statutory public holiday

On Sunday 27 September we celebrate the Day of the French-speaking Community. However, although this day is granted in some companies or sectors, it is not one of the 10 statutory public holidays. Therefore, in principle, this day does not have to be replaced.
To check whether a conventional public holiday is provided in your sector, it is best to consult Joint Committees. Select your joint committee and go to 'Holiday and extralegal leave > Extralegal leave > Cultural leave'.

Flash inspections in the agriculture and horticulture sector in September 2026

In September 2026, the inspection services will carry out so-called flash inspections in the agriculture and horticulture sector (JC 144, 145 and 132). The flash inspection is an announced inspection of social legislation and labour regulations. By announcing the inspections in advance, the inspection services aim to prevent social fraud and hope that companies will still comply at the last minute. Do you want legal advice, or has an inspection been announced in your company? Our experts are ready to assist you on site and defend your interests. Contact us via securexlegal@securex.be

Social Penal Code

The Social Penal Code is being modernised with new sanctions, including community service, probationary sentences and electronic monitoring. Although the entry into force of the new Penal Code was originally planned for 8 April, this has been postponed until 1 September 2026.
For employers, this mainly means that serious social infringements can be punished more flexibly but potentially more severely. Employers must pay special attention to correct wage payment, Dimona and labour registrations, working hours, social documents and combating moonlighting.

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