The year 2026 will see a more flexible labor market with more flex jobs and voluntary overtime. The government will focus on helping long-term sick workers reintegrate into the workforce. Discover the measures being introduced and the changes to expect in 2026.

The government aims to help long-term sick workers return to work quickly, with employers playing a key role in reintegration. Starting in 2026, a new solidarity contribution will be required if a worker is absent for an extended period. Learn more about this contribution an...

Since 2023, employers can no longer ask their workers for a sick note on the first day of illness. Workers can now be absent a maximum of two times per year. If your company has fewer than 50 workers, you can make an exception to this rule.

Since 1 January 2026, the rules regarding the reintegration of incapacitated workers have changed. The first examinations into labour potential are now approaching. This is a good time to pause and reflect on these examinations and to clarify the difference between the reint...