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In the Esko case regarding Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) granted by a US parent company to certain employees of its Belgian subsidiary, the Belgian Supreme Court overturned...

In a previous article, we discussed the legislative proposal to modify the Social Penal Code. This proposal was approved by the Federal Parliament during its last session on 8 May 2024.

On 1 January 2026, new legal rules entered into force aimed at accelerating the reintegration of incapacitated employees.

On 31 January 2025, the now Prime Minister Bart De Wever reached an agreement with the Arizona parties on the new government's coalition agreement. The coalition agreement has some far-reaching measures.

The new "Arizona" government recently agreed on a significant overhaul of Belgian labor law. Key reforms will introduce increased flexibility for employers while...

On 9 May 2025, the Flemish government approved the Flemish Minister for Work's new concept note setting out a tightened and integrated labour migration policy based on 10 core principles.

The EU AI Act introduces a comprehensive AI literacy obligation requiring organizations to ensure their staff possess adequate skills and knowledge for informed AI system use.

This article answers some of the most frequently asked questions about sickness absence and sick pay in the UK during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, including the rules on statutory sick pay (SSP)...

Met de nieuwe wet tot regeling van de private opsporing (hierna de ‘wet private opsporing') heeft de wetgever de ambitie om te voorzien in een alomvattend kader voor private opsporingsactiviteiten.

The legal interest rate is revised on an annual basis according to a rule decided by law. Since 1970, the legal interest rate evolved as follows...

Employers planning workforce reductions in Australia and New Zealand face distinct legal frameworks that require careful navigation. While both jurisdictions mandate genuine business reasons and employee consultation, critical differences in timing, process requirements, and redeployment obligations can significantly impact restructuring outcomes. Understanding these nuances is essential for organizations managing cross-border redundancy programs to minimize legal risk and operational disruption.

Artificial intelligence is transforming workforce management across Asia-Pacific, yet most jurisdictions rely on existing employment and data protection laws rather than AI-specific legislation. Governments supplement these frameworks with ethical principles and voluntary guidance, though recent developments in Australia and Malaysia suggest a shift toward more targeted oversight of AI systems that significantly impact workers.

Global regulators are reshaping how digital platform workers are classified, introducing new legal frameworks that blur traditional employment boundaries.

With the new act regulating private investigation (hereinafter, the "Private Investigation Act"), the legislator's ambition is to provide a comprehensive framework for private investigation activities.

Belgium's employment law landscape is undergoing significant changes with the reintroduction of probationary-like provisions and new notice period caps. Starting June 1, 2026, employers and employees will navigate a one-week notice period during the first six months of employment, while long-tenured workers will see their maximum notice period capped at 52 weeks after 17 years of service.

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