Employment Law

Discover KPMG Law Belgium's latest updates on employment law.

Evolving labor market flexibility in Belgium

What is changing for organizations as of 1 June 2026

From 1 June 2026, Belgian labour law brings key changes to overtime, work schedules, night work, notice periods and part-time employment.

New return-to-work policy in force since 1 January 2026

New obligations for employers regarding contact, reintegration, and incapacity for work from January 1, 2026.

New law requires the inclusion of an active return-to-work policy and other amendments in the work regulations.

Preparing for 2026: Key takeaways from the HR Legal Academy & Reward Event

How to stay compliant, agile, and future-proof

Discover key HR legal and reward insights for 2026, from pay transparency to mobility budgets, to help your organization stay compliant and future-proof.

The reform of the Social Penal Code

Discover the main changes.

The key changes in Belgium's updated Social Penal Code, as detailed in the Act of 15 May 2024.

Social elections

Complete or partial termination of the electoral procedure.

Discover when and how the social electoral procedure can be fully or partially halted. Understand the criteria for cessation and what to do in case of no candidate lists or insufficient candidates.

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