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Key takeaway #1
The new “Arizona” government recently agreed on a significant overhaul of Belgian labor law. Key reforms will introduce increased flexibility for employers while tightening conditions for unemployment and early retirement.
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Key takeaway #2
The reforms aim to boost employment rates, simplify regulations, and reduce labor costs for employers.
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Key takeaway #3
Companies must prepare for adjustments in working time arrangements, dismissal regulations, and collective bargaining frameworks.
After months of negotiations, Belgium’s new federal government has reached an agreement introducing significant changes to labor law, employment flexibility, and social security. These reforms aim to boost employment rates, simplify regulations, and reduce labor costs for employers.
In this alert, we highlight the key labor and employment measures that have been agreed.
1. Increased Flexibility: Annualization of Working Time and Flexible Work Arrangements
- Annualization of working hours: After consultation with the social partners, a new legal framework will be introduced by June 30, 2025, allowing for the annualization of working time and 'accordion' schedules for both full-time and part-time jobs. This system will require employee consent to ensure no loss of rights, with a choice offered between compensatory leave or financial...
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