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Client Alerts 6 results

Client Alert | 2 min read | 10.08.25

Wage Freeze Imposed in Belgium for 2025-2026

Belgian labor law fixes the maximum margin by which labor costs may increase in any given period (the “wage norm”). The reason for this wage norm framework is to preserve the country’s competitiveness in the international market.
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Client Alert | 5 min read | 08.04.25

Labor Market Reforms in Belgium—Summer Agreement and New Program Act: Major Transformations on the Horizon

The Belgian federal government has taken two decisive steps in the implementation of its reform agenda. First, the adoption of the so-called Summer Agreement on July 21 outlines an ambitious fiscal and social overhaul. Second, the long-awaited Program Act was approved during the night of July 17 to July 18 and introduces a historic limitation on unemployment benefits. Together, these measures significantly redefine the Belgian labor market ecosystem. 
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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.  
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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 3 results

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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Webinar | 05.23.24, 12:30 PM CEST - 2:00 PM CEST

Book 6 of the New Belgian Civil Code: Introduction and Practical Implications

In collaboration with the IBJ
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Speaking Engagements 3 results