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Changes in Flemish target group reductions

As an employer, you pay quarterly social security contributions to the NSSO, but did you know that you may be eligible for a target group reduction? This means a significant reduction in your wage bill for several quarters. However, there will be some changes to certain existing target group reductions in Flanders in the coming period. In this blog, we list all the changes.

Purchasing power premium: what do we already know?

The government reached an agreement on the 2023-2024 wage index in late November 2022. This agreement provides for a purchasing power premium. The government approved the legal framework of this premium for the first time at the Council of Ministers on 23 December 2022. What do we already know and what are the next steps?

What does the Group of Ten’s social agreement involve?

The Group of Ten reached an agreement on 15 March 2023 on several files such as end-of-career schemes, overtime and tax-advantaged 'relance' overtime and supplementary pensions.

'Older workers' employment plan: deadline approaching

Since 2013, every organisation with more than 20 employees has been required to draw up an employment plan to retain or increase the number of employees aged 45 and over (NAC CAO 104). What obligations does an employment plan entail for you as an employer? And what legalities do you need to consider?

Reduction in time credit benefits: key changes

It was announced last October and is now becoming a reality: time credit with motive will remain possible, but the right to additional benefits from the NEO will be reduced from February 2023. Acerta summarises the changes and answers key questions following this development.

Are you ready for the Whistleblowing Directive?

The European Whistle-blower Directive had to be transposed into Belgian law by 17 December. Although Belgium did not meet the deadline, you can already prepare your organisation for what is to come, as the implementation of this directive will bring new obligations with it. What exactly do you need to prepare for as an employer? We give you the broad outlines of the Whistle-blower Directive.

Budget measures for 2023: an overview for employers

The budget measures for 2023 have been approved. What will change for employers? Here is an overview.

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.

Wage agreement for 2023-2024: what does it entail?

The government has reached a consensus on the wage agreement for 2023-2024. What does the proposal entail? What are the next steps you should take?