In June 2026, new regulations on pay transparency will come into force in Belgium. These regulations come from European Directive 2023/970, which aims to promote equal pay by requiring more transparency about wages. Belgium is currently working on incorporating this directiv...

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has designated 28 April as the "World Day for Safety and Health at Work". This day aims to raise awareness about preventing industrial accidents and occupational diseases. It is an important way to inform the public about how to av...

The Walloon Government is adjusting several employment aid schemes to better support unemployed workers who are most distant from the labour market. Starting from 1 January 2026, the Impulsion and Tremplin 24 months+ schemes will be updated. Below is a clear chart outlining ...

Around this time, you might be planning a staff party for your personnel. But what if one of your workers has an accident at that party? Would this be considered an industrial accident?

As of 1 January 2026, Wallonia is planning a major reform of the employment promotion aids (APE). This reform aims to achieve significant budget savings, but it will have immediate effects for many employers. If you depend on APE funding, it is important to prepare for the f...

During the last council of ministers in 2025, the ministers provided more clarity regarding the mobility budget. This budget must be implemented by companies with at least 50 workers starting from 1 January 2027. Companies with 15 to 50 workers have until 1 January 2028 to c...

In March 2026, flash inspections will take place in your field. A flash inspection is a scheduled check on social legislation and labour regulation. Therefore, do not wait until it is too late. Start now by using the SIOD checklist or by requesting legal guidance.

A bill introduces an important change to your labour regulation: you will be able to establish a framework for working hours and agree on schedules within this framework, with a more flexible mechanism for resolving disagreements. In the following sections of this article, y...