Belgium: Contract of Employment

As the FIFA World Cup captivates audiences worldwide, employers across Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg face a common challenge: maintaining workplace productivity while employees follow the tournament. This analysis examines how employment law in these three jurisdictions addresses World Cup-related workplace disruptions and explores practical strategies for balancing business continuity with employee engagement during major sporting events.

Lawmakers in Victoria, the UK, and the US are imposing new restrictions on non-disclosure agreements in employment contexts, particularly those involving workplace sexual harassment and discrimination. These changes require employers to rethink how they use confidentiality clauses in settlement agreements, with some jurisdictions now giving workers the right to terminate NDAs or rendering certain provisions void. Understanding these evolving legal frameworks is essential for multinational employers seeking

Belgium has reformed its voluntary overtime system, consolidating two complex schemes into one streamlined framework while significantly increasing the annual quota from 220 to 360 hours. The changes, which entered into force retroactively on 1 April 2026, offer employers greater flexibility but introduce stricter conditions for part-time employees seeking to perform voluntary overtime work.

The question of employment classification continues to shape how countries regulate digital platform work. In responding to this challenge, jurisdictions are taking different paths.

Do you have employees in Belgium who are bursting with ideas and actively contribute to innovation within your company? If so, the innovation bonus is an interesting way in Belgium to reward them.

21 February 2025 marks the UN International Mother Language Day, an observance highlighting the importance of linguistic diversity and multilingualism.

On 31 January 2025, the new Federal Government ("De Wever I", also called "Arizona") reached a coalition agreement. The document contains a long list of measures that can directly and indirectly impact employment law.

Belgian labour law took a decisive turn on 31 January 2025. After 236 days of negotiations, the Arizona coalition parties have reached an agreement for the 2025-2029 period.

Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) 32bis applies in Belgium in the event of a transfer of undertakings. It establishes the legal framework that protects employees' rights during such a transfer.