Revised Posted Workers Directive: Formalities To Extend Initial 12-month Period To 18 Months For Long-term Postings

As announced in our previous update, from 30 July 2020, foreign employers must comply with a more extensive package of Belgian salary and employment conditions for workers posted to Belgium after an initial posting period of 12 months.

However, the foreign employer may be exempt from this more extensive package for an additional six-month period on the condition of submitting a notification with reasons. This notification must be sent to the social inspectorate before the end of the 12th month of the posted worker's employment in Belgium.

The way in which the notification with reasons must be sent was set out in a Royal Decree of 15 July 2020 and depends on the posted worker's situation: