How to stay ahead of the curve and keep abreast of crucial socio-legal changes? Pour yourself a cup of coffee and choose your topic.
Have you been affected by the severe weather? RVA eases support measures
RVA has published the easing of measures which will make it easier to offer support to employers and employees. Here we give you an update of the changes.
Read moreThe Federal Mobility Survey 2021-2022 has been launched
Employers with an average of more than 100 employees must participate in the Federal Mobility Survey between 30 June 2021 and 31 January 2022.
Read moreStorms and floods: what do you need to know as an employer?
Extreme weather such as fierce forest fires and hailstorms upset the holidays of many Belgians. For holidaymakers hit by severe weather, starting start the journey home in good time is by no means easy. What if your employee is unable to return in time to resume work?
Read moreBereavement leave will soon be extended
The law on extending bereavement leave upon the death of a partner or a child, and on greater flexibility in taking bereavement leave, was published in the Belgian Official Gazette on 15 July.
Read moreFlemish training leave: collective right of initiative during the school year 2021-2022
The Flemish government is launching a directed training and career offensive as part of 'All hands on deck' (the Flemish recovery plan). Next school year, a temporary joint initiative right for Flemish training leave will be created, whereby both employees and employers can propose a training course.
Read moreSummer 2021: employers, keep an eye out for these changes
Acerta lists what's new in July, August and September.
Read moreThe ten have reached a social agreement. What does it say?
During the night of 7 to 8 June 2021, the social partners in the Group of 10 reached an agreement on four major topics: the guaranteed average minimum monthly income, end of career, overtime and supplementary pensions. The next step is to present this agreement to the government and the respective constituencies. We provide the guidelines here.
Read moreReturning to work, what about the mobility of your employees?
As of 9 June, you are allowed to organise return dates for your employees. This way they can combine their obligatory home work with a day at the office. A relief for many employees, after all, surveys by Acerta and Stepstone has indicated that 47% of Belgians would like to return to the office for a while.
Read moreHiring a pensioner? Here is what you need to consider
Have you ever thought of hiring a pensioner? With the relaunch of cultural events and leisure activities, extra hands might come in handy.
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