Planning A World Cup After-work Event: What Precautions Should You Take?

During the FIFA World Cup, employers across Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg frequently organise after-work drinks or match screenings to bring colleagues together. While these initiatives create valuable opportunities to strengthen team cohesion, they also raise important legal considerations under local employment law. Understanding the employer’s responsibilities in each jurisdiction is essential to ensure that such events remain both convivial and compliant.

Belgium

Is an after-work a work-related activity? 

An apparently “informal” event may qualify as a work-related activity, in particular where it:

• is organised or funded by the employer;
• serves a professional purpose (team building, engagement);