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The Social Criminal Code is evolving in 2026. In April, the limitation period for administrative fines was extended to ten years. From 1 September, new alternative sanctions may be imposed in the event of infringements of the Social Criminal Code. Discover the implications o...

In September 2026, flash inspections will be carried out in your field. A flash inspection is an announced check on social law and labour regulation. So do not wait until it is too late. Start now with the SIOD checklist or request legal guidance.

A few months ago, the tax exemption for occasional workers in fruit growing and market gardening was reintroduced. It is now fully operational: the implementing royal decree has been published. It notably sets out the modalities allowing temporary employment agencies to also...

On 18 July 2026, the Council of Ministers approved a draft bill introducing a family credit for workers, self-employed persons and civil servants. Parents will receive five additional days of absence following the birth of a child.

At the Council of Ministers on 18 July, a draft bill was approved concerning the annualisation of working hours. This new legal framework is designed to give workers and employers greater flexibility in organising working hours.

The first statutory holiday days that were carried over due to Work incapacity will expire on 31 December 2026. If some of your workers still have carried over days from 2024, they must take them before that date. Check the balances now and schedule these days.

The law reforming personal income tax introduces several fiscal measures from the summer agreement. These measures aim to increase purchasing power and improve the financial attractiveness of labour. Discover the main changes and their potential impact on your HR policy and ...

Since 1 July 2026, self-employed persons can generally hire flexi-jobbers in almost every field. However, flexi-jobbing themselves is not yet possible for the time being.