Belgium: Employee Benefits & Compensation

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.

The EU Pay Transparency Directive mandates that employers with over 100 workers regularly report detailed gender pay gap information, with strict timelines to address disparities of 5% or more. The Directive also grants employees and job candidates significant pay transparency rights, including access to salary ranges and comparative pay data. This interactive map tracks the transposition status of the Directive across European Member States as the June 2026 deadline approaches.

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 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.

Each year on 1 May, several countries mark International Labour Day, recognising the contributions of workers worldwide. While often linked to a statutory day of rest, its date, legal status and protections vary.

Prepare to meet your obligations under the EU Pay Transparency Directive with our single, integrated service, PayGapIQ. We help you analyse your pay gaps, produce fully compliant reports and stay ahead with your obligations.

This guide brings together key legal and practical considerations from 20 jurisdictions around the world, helping multinational employers navigate the risks and responsibilities involved in workforce change.

Belgium is a strategic business hub. Thanks to its central location in Europe, it offers easy access to neighbouring countries and even the United Kingdom.

The Government of Malta recently launched a public consultation on the proposed introduction of an auto-enrolment occupational pension regime. We take a look at the details.