Belgium: Unfair/ Wrongful Dismissal

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Falling Asleep At Work After The World Cup Final: Could This Justify Disciplinary Action?
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup captivates fans worldwide, employers across Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg face a unique workplace challenge: employees arriving exhausted after late-night matches. This analysis examines whether falling asleep at work due to World Cup-related fatigue constitutes grounds for immediate dismissal, exploring the legal frameworks and thresholds for gross misconduct in each jurisdiction. The article also addresses critical data protection risks that arise when fatigued employ
Belgium Employment
LL
Loyens & Loeff
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Stocks, Shares And Severance Pay: A Global Employer Overview
Stock options and share awards have become integral components of senior employee compensation packages, but what happens to these equity-based benefits when employment ends? This comprehensive analysis examines how 29 countries worldwide handle the inclusion of stock options, RSUs, and other share awards in severance pay calculations, revealing significant variations in legal approaches and employer obligations.
Belgium Employment
IL
Ius Laboris
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