Workplace investigations are complex and often highly sensitive. They are also becoming more commonplace, partly driven by cultural change and new regulations.

In some countries a failure to consult employees when the business in which they are employed changes ownership can lead to fines or delay.

When a business is sold, in the majority of jurisdictions we surveyed, the seller retains some liabilities in relation to employment matters.

Most companies offer a remuneration package to their employees which not only contains the fixed monthly salary, but also benefits in kind.

On day X-35 at the latest, the employer must announce several decisions. The latter may be subject to appeal before the labour tribunal at the latest on day X-28.

A contractual employee of the administration of a municipality was accused of aggressive behaviour. The municipality organised a hearing in order to investigate the accusations.

Earlier this year an act was adopted, limiting the maximum notice period, in the event of resignation, to 13 weeks. On 28 October 2023, this act came into force.

If an employee lodges a complaint for violence, harassment or sexual harassment on the work floor, (s)he is protected against dismissal during a specific period.

In the case at hand, a performing artist in a musical received a monthly compensation of EUR 400 in exchange for the assignment of his neighbouring rights.

In a judgement of 14 June 2021, the Supreme Court ruled on a dispute over the sale of a car. The parties both claimed having agreed on a different price.

In Belgium, the language rules for the use of documents in social relations (from employers to employees) are very strict and of public order.

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.

In the case at hand, the employer accessed the professional mailbox of an employee while she was on leave presumably in order to handle a customer request.

Explore key employment law updates shaping the business landscape across the APAC region, including labour reforms, AI regulation, expanded employee protections, and significant court decisions that are transforming workplace practices throughout Asia-Pacific.

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Pregnant employees enjoy a certain degree of protection against dismissal.

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The law introducing the Social Criminal Code became effective on 1 July 2011.

On 5 March 2025, the European Commission and the European cross-industry social partners have concluded a Pact for Social Dialogue in which they take joint initiatives to strengthen social dialogue at EU level.