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The draft law facilitating the reintegration of civil servants on long-term sick leave was adopted by the House of Representatives. The reform provides for a transitional period until 1 January 2028.

The Law of 3 October 2022, containing various labour provisions, already stipulated that platform operators had to take out insurance against workplace accidents...

The European Commission and the European Chemicals Bureau ("ECB") Working Groups are currently working on preparing a plan of action for the so-called <I>"interim period" </I>before the new chemicals legislation (REACH) will enter into effect. The interim period would run from November 2003 to March 2006 (forecast date for entry into force of the REACH Regulation).

Summer has arrived. Temperatures are rising and there is another heatwave in Northern Europe this week, with maximum temperatures up to 40°C and even beyond.

On 21 May 2011, the Official Journal published Commission Regulation 494/2011 which extends the current ban on the presence of cadmium in products to cover articles made of plastic materials, articles of jewellery, and brazing. sticks

Extreme heat is becoming a regular workplace risk across many jurisdictions, creating both operational and legal challenges for employers. This comprehensive guide consolidates insights from a four-part series examining maximum working temperature limits, practical employer measures, dress code adaptations, and employee rights to refuse work in dangerous heat conditions.

Uit onderzoek in 2021 blijkt dat ongeveer 60% van de werknemers zegt dat hun werk vaak of altijd dezelfde bewegingen met zich meebrengt.

By flexible working, we mean all working arrangements that deviate from the traditional ‘9 to 5', for five days in the office.

2024 is an important year of political and social elections.

With a judgment of 4 January 2024, the Antwerp Labour Court followed up a judgment of the Labour Tribunal of 18 October 2022. In that judgment, an employer was ordered...

Following the Court of Justice of the European Union's (CJEU) landmark decision in the CCOO case on 14 May 2019, the topic of working time registration has become a hot topic in many EU member states.

A Belgian financial institution has been fined EUR 100,000 for data protection breaches after one of its employees repeatedly consulted his ex-wife's financial data without authorisation.

World Mental Health Day highlights the growing recognition that workplace mental health extends beyond physical safety to include psychosocial risks like stress, harassment, and excessive workloads. This analysis examines how Mexico and Colombia are addressing employers' obligations to identify workplace mental health risks, provide employee protections, and implement support mechanisms while navigating the complex intersection of disability law, anti-discrimination principles

As from 1 September 2024, a new mandatory attendance registration system has entered into force for cleaning and maintenance activities in Belgium.

Belgium has so far been spared from coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreaks.

Flexible working conditions attract staff seeking a healthier work-life balance and can boost productivity, but there are concerns that employers need to address.

Ursula von der Leyen, who was re-elected as President of the EU Commission by the European Parliament on July 27 this year and has presented her selection for the appointment of the new Commissioners on 17 September.