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Client Alerts 9 results

Client Alert | 6 min read | 02.24.26

Artificial Intelligence and Human Resources in the EU: a 2026 Legal Overview

The year 2026 marks a major regulatory turning point for European companies using or considering the use of artificial intelligence in their human resources (HR) processes. The Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 on artificial intelligence (the AI Act) is entering a critical implementation phase, while the European Commission's "Digital Omnibus" package will clarify several obligations and modify certain deadlines.
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Client Alert | 3 min read | 02.09.26

Belgian Government Introduces Draft Labor Law Reform: Key Changes on Work Rules, Part-Time Work, Night Work, and Notice Periods

On February 3, 2026, the Belgian government submitted a draft law containing various labor-related provisions. The draft legislation aims to modernize Belgian labor law and includes significant changes to work regulations, minimum working time for part-time employees, night work restrictions, and notice period rules.
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Client Alert | 7 min read | 01.13.26

New rules in relation to work incapacity Strengthened Return-to-Work Policy and Reintegration Trajectory 3.0: What Changes as of 1 January 2026

On 30 December 2025, the Belgian Official Gazette published the Act of 19 December 2025 implementing a strengthened return-to-work policy in case of work incapacity, and the Royal Decree of 17 December 2025 amending the Code of Well-being at Work, commonly referred to as "Reintegration Trajectory 3.0".
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Press Coverage 2 results

Publications 4 results

Publication | September 2025

Cadre social de l'actionnariat salarié en Belgique

Bulletin Juridique & Social, n°736, p. 16-19

Events 1 result

Event | 10.23.24, 6:00 PM CEST - 10:00 PM CEST

Your First Steps Towards a Successful Career - Diversity, Inclusion and CV / Application Workshop

Crowell & Moring Brussels is pleased to invite you to the Diversity & Inclusion / First Generation Students Workshop, designed to get you started in the professional world. This workshop is specifically aimed at students (BAC3, MA1 and MA2) from diverse backgrounds and pioneer students (students whose parents do not have a college degree). We want to show you that your cultural and linguistic richness and family background need not be a barrier to your career - quite the contrary!

Webinars 4 results

Webinar | 11.24.25, 12:30 PM CET - 2:00 PM CET

AI in the Workplace: EU Rules for When Humans and Bots Team Up

Join Crowell & Moring on 24 November 2025 for a practical examination of the AI Act's impact on employment law: managing both employee-initiated AI use (authorized and shadow IT) and employer-deployed HR technologies. This action-oriented session will clarify Belgian employers' compliance obligations, helping you unlock AI's efficiency benefits while avoiding regulatory exposure.  

Webinar | 04.29.25, 10:00 AM CEST - 11:30 AM CEST

Management Buy Out and Employee Share Ownership

Join us for a dynamic and insightful webinar that delves into the evolving landscape of employee share ownership and Management Buy Out (MBO).  Emmanuel Plasschaert and Sofiane Fergali, labor law attorneys at Crowell & Moring, recently co-authored the labor law section of a practical guide on this fascinating subject. 

Webinar | 01.28.25, 12:00 PM CET - 2:00 PM CET

The New Law on Private Investigations: Challenges, Risks, and Best Practices

In collaboration with the IBJThe Belgian law of 18 May 2024 regulating private investigations marks a significant shift in the legal landscape for employers conducting internal investigations. This comprehensive reform replaces outdated legislation and introduces stricter compliance requirements, notably impacting data privacy and HR practices. Understanding these legal requirements is essential to avoid potential pitfalls and ensure that investigations are carried out in a lawful and efficient manner. 
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Speaking Engagements 4 results