As of 1 February 2026, the administrative and criminal fines in social criminal law will increase. This change is due to an increase in the "decimals," which is a multiplication factor that raises the fines set out in the social criminal code. This factor will increase from ...

The Social Penal Code contains all violations of social legislation in Belgium. It was recently amended and tightened up. The aim is to combat social fraud and protect employment, with doubled fines and new offences for employers, which we examine in this article.

Have you received a notification from the social inspection? Don't panic, but take action: make sure that all requested documents are ready, such as your labour regulation. If you notice that something is not quite right, assert your claim or demonstrate that you are address...