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On Thursday 28 May, the cents index was finally approved in parliament. Because of the cents index, pay indexation from 1 June 2026 will only apply up to 2%. This limit applies to gross pay above 4000 euros.

A new programme law introduces a series of fiscal changes. It notably affects the regime for copyrights, various fiscal exemptions, and includes a specific measure for fruit and vegetable cultivation. Below you will find an overview of the main adjustments.

Since 1 June 2026, your work rules may provide for a working time framework with more flexible work schedules. Discover what this new measure means in practice for you as an employer.

June brings longer days and the start of summer. At the same time, the government has quite a few changes planned for us. These include working hours, the term of notice, and last but not least, the “cent index”.

In cases of deliberate fraud, you as an employer risk losing your social security reductions. The draft legislation allows the court to withdraw this benefit, thereby increasing the severity of the penalty and causing costs to rise rapidly.

In April, the government reached an agreement on energy support measures. This notably includes an increase in the kilometre allowance for business travel. A new royal decree implements this measure by adjusting the amount of the kilometre allowance on a monthly basis for th...

Europe focuses on greater safety and a stronger economy, with less dependence on other countries. It also aims to simplify the rules and keep the green transition affordable. Read here about all the developments in Europe.

On 15 May 2024, a royal decree was published amending the provisions of the codex on wellbeing at work relating to ergonomics and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Two years later, it is time to assess the impact of these measures.