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High energy bills and rising inflation: what can companies do?

Rising gas and energy prices are confronting employers and employees with high energy bills. Companies are looking for solutions to meet these challenges. What is legally possible and permissible?

What will be changing for employers in September?

Laws and regulations change regularly, and this affects you as an employer or your employees. Acerta is therefore providing you with an overview of the socio-legal changes that are planned for September 2022.

On time at the school gates

It is once again time for working parents to find a new balance between work and school hours. What are the legal options?

What will be changing for employers in July?

Laws and regulations change regularly, and this affects you as an employer or your employees. Acerta is therefore providing you with an overview of the socio-legal changes that are planned for July 2022.

On holiday with the company car: frequently asked questions

The summer holidays are approaching. What if your employee goes on holiday in his/her company car and... has an accident? Or wants to install a luggage rack? And can your employees use their fuel cards abroad? Acerta answers some frequently asked questions.

Company in difficulties? How to create financial breathing space

The Covid pandemic, the conflict in Ukraine, rising prices (energy and otherwise), a growing wave of bankruptcies... These are turbulent times, and perhaps your company is also in turbulent waters? These tips help you create financial breathing space.

Reporting expenses inherent to the employer changes starting in income year 2022

On 26 February 2021, a new tax circular was published that defines the conditions under which the employer's interventions in the costs of homeworking are exempt from taxes. However, this circular also shows that the FPS Finance will adjust the way of reporting expenses (fixed rate or otherwise) inherent to the employer on the tax sheet.

Long-term sick employees? Avoid penalties

The further specific plans in dealing with the rising number of long-term sick people were approved during the Council of Ministers on 13 May 2022 For instance, in the next phase, the government intends to focus on empowering employers and incapacitated individuals, among others.

Three steps to a successful holiday policy

Everyone needs a holiday from time to time. Did you know that full-time employees, working a five-day week, are entitled to 20 statutory days of holiday? If you would like to have a successful vacation policy in your organisation? these are the steps to follow.