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Client Alert | 4 min read | 04.03.25
Unfair Clauses in B2C and B2B Contracts: Be Aware of Different Sanctions
In recent years, there has been a wave of new legislation impacting contracts and contractual terms. The Belgian legislator is gradually adopting the different Books of our new Belgian Civil Code. Last February, a new proposal for Book VII on special contracts, including sale and loan agreements was submitted. Additionally, the Belgian Code of Economic Law has been updated several times, impacting the drafting of contracts and of contractual terms, not only between companies but also with consumers.
Client Alert | 6 min read | 02.25.25
New Belgian Government To Make Significant Changes To Belgian Labor and Employment Law
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.
Client Alert | 3 min read | 01.29.25
Transfer of Undertakings in Belgium: New Obligations Under CBA 32bis
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.
Client Alert | 4 min read | 12.19.24
New EU Directive Impacting Digital Platforms and Individuals Working for Them
On 23 October 2024, the European Parliament adopted Directive (EU) 2024/2831 (“the Directive”), aimed at improving conditions for individuals working for digital platforms. The Directive introduces comprehensive measures to: address the employment status of digital platform workers, ensure transparency and fairness in algorithmic management, and strengthen the protection of personal data. The Directive came into force on 1 December 2024, and Member States are required to adopt the necessary measures for transposition into national law by 2 December 2026.
Client Alert | 4 min read | 06.18.24
Class Actions: The Amended Belgian Regime on Actions for Collective Redress
On 31 May 2024, the law of 21 April 2024 amending Books I, XV and XVII of the Economic Code, and transposing Directive (EU) 2020/1828 on representative actions to protect the collective interests of consumers, was published in the Belgian Official Journal.
Client Alert | 22 min read | 05.31.24
2024: An Overview of New and Upcoming Belgian and EU Laws and Regulations – UPDATED in May 2024
At the beginning of the year, we brought to your attention that a number of important Belgian and EU legislative changes are likely to have an impact in 2024: there are new laws that have been adopted and proposals that are expected to firm up into law.
Client Alert | 19 min read | 01.31.24
2024: An Overview of New and Upcoming Belgian and EU Laws and Regulations
A number of important Belgian and EU legislative changes are likely to have an impact in 2024. On the one hand, there are new laws that have been adopted and will start to bite, and, on the other, there are proposals that are expected to firm up into law.
Client Alert | 3 min read | 12.14.23
Now more than a year ago, on November 28, 2022, the long-awaited act on the protection of persons who report violations of EU or national law detected within a legal entity in the private sector, the so-called the "Whistleblowing Protection Act", was adopted in Belgium.
Client Alert | 3 min read | 11.10.22
By laws of October 7, 2022 Belgium finally transposed the European directive on transparent and predictable working conditions (Directive (EU) 2019/1152), and partially transposed the European directive on work-life balance (Directive (EU) 2019/1158). Here is an overview of some of the most important changes in Belgian law.
Client Alert | 3 min read | 02.21.22
Whistleblowing – A Guide to Compliance: Part 7 - The Scope of Whistleblower Protection
Crowell & Moring LLP’s series of client alerts: Whistleblowing – A Guide to Compliance is intended to provide companies with a practical guide to help them comply with their obligations under the EU Whistleblower Directive. Via our client alerts, Crowell & Moring LLP will explain the different steps that companies need to take for compliance and emphasize various points for consideration.
Client Alert | 4 min read | 02.18.22
More people at work, and a focus on flexibility and a better work-life balance for employees. These are the main objectives of the new Belgian “Labor Deal” announced by the Belgian government on February 15, 2022. Among the most significant measures contained in the agreement are the following:
Client Alert | 4 min read | 02.14.22
A new Belgian law, passed on August 14, 2021, has introduced several important changes to the 2002 law on combating late payment in commercial transactions. These changes entered into force on February 1, 2022.
Client Alert | 4 min read | 02.10.22
EU Directive 2014/66/EU (the ICT Permit Directive) introduced a framework for EU Member States to regulate intra-corporate transfers (ICT). With the recent implementation in Belgium of the ICT permit, global employers now have four main options for hiring non-EEA high-profile employees in Belgium (for a period longer than 90 days). The table below provides an overview of the options (types of single permit), depending on the employee’s profile and employment terms.
Client Alert | 4 min read | 12.17.21
Whistleblowing – A Guide to Compliance: Part 6
Knowing that the EU Whistleblowing Directive was supposed to be transposed by the EU member states into national law by December 17, 2021 at the latest and that the majority of the EU member states (including Belgium) have not met this deadline, the question arises whether employees can already rely on the provisions of the non-implemented EU Whistleblower Directive? Via this alert in our Crowell & Moring LLP’s 2021 series: Whistleblowing – A Guide to Compliance, we will address this question by clarifying the effect of the EU Whistleblower Directive before its transposition into national law based on a number of concrete questions and emphasizing various points for consideration.
Client Alert | 6 min read | 12.02.21
Whistleblowing – A Guide to Compliance: Part 5
Crowell & Moring LLP’s 2021 series of client alerts: Whistleblowing – A Guide to Compliance is intended to provide companies with a practical guide to help them comply with their obligations under the EU Whistleblower Directive. Via a monthly alert, Crowell & Moring LLP will explain the different steps that companies need to take for compliance and emphasize various points for consideration.
Client Alert | 2 min read | 07.14.21
Whistleblowing – A Guide to Compliance: Part 4
Crowell & Moring LLP’s 2021 series of client alerts: Whistleblowing – A Guide to Compliance is intended to provide companies with a practical guide to help them comply with their obligations under the EU Whistleblower Directive. Via a monthly alert, Crowell & Moring LLP will explain the different steps that companies need to take for compliance and emphasize various points for consideration. Step #4: Check the steps you should already be taking to ensure your company’s compliance with the EU Whistleblower Directive and the national laws that implement it.
Client Alert | 2 min read | 06.16.21
Belgian Social Partners Reach Agreement on Four Key Social Topics
On Tuesday June 8, 2021, the Belgian Group of Ten (i.e., the consultative body of trade unions and employers, the “social partners”) reached general agreement on four social topics. This agreement follows the government’s conciliation proposal to the social partners of May 2021, whereby the government instructed the social partners to find practical solutions with respect to the following four topics.
Client Alert | 5 min read | 05.04.21
Whistleblowing – A Guide to Compliance: Part 3b
Crowell & Moring LLP’s 2021 series of client alerts: Whistleblowing – A Guide to Compliance is intended to provide companies with a practical guide to help them comply with their obligations under the EU Whistleblower Directive. Via a monthly alert, Crowell & Moring LLP will explain the different steps that companies need to take for compliance and emphasize various points for consideration.
Client Alert | 8 min read | 05.03.21
Whistleblowing – A Guide to Compliance: Part 3
Crowell & Moring LLP’s 2021 series of client alerts: Whistleblowing – A Guide to Compliance is intended to provide companies with a practical guide to help them comply with their obligations under the EU Whistleblower Directive. Via a monthly alert, Crowell & Moring LLP will explain the different steps that companies need to take for compliance and emphasize various points for consideration.
Client Alert | 3 min read | 04.01.21
Whistleblowing – A Guide to Compliance: Part 2
Crowell & Moring LLP’s 2021 series of client alerts: Whistleblowing – A Guide to Compliance is intended to provide companies with a practical guide to help them comply with their obligations under the EU Whistleblower Directive. Via a monthly alert, Crowell & Moring LLP will explain the different steps that companies need to take for compliance and emphasize various points for consideration.
