These amounts are fixed and are not considered taxable income or pay. They are seen as a refund of costs. Therefore, no social security contributions or withholding tax are required on these compensations.

The maximum telework allowance will be €160.99 as of 1 March 2026. We will also briefly go over the important rules for granting the telework allowance.

Brussels is reforming its employment aids. The Region plans to abolish the target group reduction for elderly workers from 1 July 2026 and to gradually phase out activa.brussels. Anticipate now the impact on your recruitment.

The flexi jobs system is being extended to almost the entire private and public sector. However, existing rules about access to protected professions and the specific regulations within the government must be considered.

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.

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.

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.

On 10 May 2023, the European Parliament approved the new directive on pay transparency. The objective of this directive is to address pay discrimination between men and women. Belgium has until 2026 to incorporate this directive into its national legislation; however, it is ...