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The innovation premium is a cash bonus allowing an employer to grant a financial compensation to an employee who proposes innovation with a real added value for the company.

To help employees manage their individual training rights, the Federal Public Service Employment in Belgium has developed a training account called the "Federal Learning Account" (FLA).

Artificial intelligence (‘AI') is increasingly being used in the job application process, with the aim of automating and optimizing the process and making it more efficient and objective.

E-commerce is omnipresent in Belgium where consumers increasingly purchase products online.

Article 97 of the Law stipulates that blue collar workers who fall under the scope of Article 70 of the Law are excluded from the termination compensation, which is paid by the federal employment agency.

A discussion on the Government's effort to combat fake self-employed arrangements and so-called 'social fraud', and to increase revenues for the social security system.

On 1 January 2014, new termination rules intended to harmonise the notice periods applicable to blue-collar and white-collar employees entered into effect.

Starting September 1, 2026, employers in the Flemish Region will face a new EUR 180 fee for each single permit application, adding to the existing federal charge and bringing the total cost to EUR 332 per application. This regional retribution covers administrative processing costs and applies to both initial applications and renewals, with no refunds for refused applications. Employers planning to submit applications should consider doing so before the September deadline to avoid the additional expense.

On 24 June 2016, strikers placed vehicles across roads in the Antwerp port area to create five roadblocks and also set car tyres alight in the middle of these roads.

The Labour government have reiterated their commitment to introducing the right for workers to ‘disconnect', as part of their plans to promote a positive work-life balance and to ensure homes do not turn into 24/7 offices.

The Belgian Data Protection Authority has ruled that the presence of third parties' personal data is not a reason to refuse and employee access to his or her personnel file.

EWCs should be installed when companies have over 1000 workers in the European Economic Area and at least 150 workers in two member states.

The EU is expected to propose legislation this year to improve conditions for young people participating in internships and traineeships.

The European Commission has confirmed it will not delay the EU Pay Transparency Directive's June 2026 transposition deadline, despite concerns from businesses about regulatory burden and administrative complexity.

As expected, the EU Parliament adopted the EU AI Act in Strasbourg yesterday.

The World Health Organisation states that over one billion people live with some form of disability. It has been observing 3 December as ‘International Day of Persons with Disabilities' since 1992.

The spiralling cost of energy in many parts of the world means individuals and organisations are considering measures to limit their energy use.