Employment Law
Our Employment Law team provides specialized and practical advice on employment, industrial relations, and social security law, representing clients in various disputes. We assist with employment contracts, dismissals, collective bargaining, social plans, and labor issues related to mergers, as well as advising on global mobility and social security compliance.
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Art LawConstruction LawReal Estate, Renting and Co-ownershipLiability and InsuranceAdministrative Law and Public ProcurementUrban Planning and Environmental LawIP and Data Protection LawTax LawSports LawLitigation and ArbitrationSustainabilityEU Competition LawEU LawCriminal Law (White-collar Crime)Energy lawOur employment law team provides highly specialized, practical advice and assistance with Employment Law matters, and represents clients in all kinds of employment disputes. In this area of law, it is very important to receive day-to-day practical and tactical advice.
Our team also represents our clients in all kinds of labor disputes relating to:
1. Employment and Industrial Relations Law
1.1 Industrial Relations Law
- Implementation and negotiation of Collective Bargaining Agreements
- Assistance with the organisation and function of personnel representation bodies
- Social Elections
- Collective Dismissal and closure of enterprises: compliance with procedures, budget estimates, and the negotiation and development of social plans
- Labour issues related to mergers and acquisitions and restructuring of companies
- Employee representation / Social dialogue
- Etc.
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1.2 Employment Law
- Employment contracts
- Workers’ rules and regulations
- Dismissals and termination of contracts
- Non-Compete
- Appointment and resignation of directors
- Bonus plans and employee share purchase plans
- Services Agreements
- Outsourcing
- Labour issues relating to mergers and acquisitions and restructuring of companies
- International assignments: work permits and secondment documents
- Well-being at work
2. Social Security Law
- Social Audit
- National regulations on social security contributions
- Implementation of European regulations
- Bilateral social security treaties
- Group life insurance policies
3. Global Mobility
- Business migration
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05.11.2026
•Employment Law, Andersen in Belgium
Belgium imposes new workplace regulations
Employers must make sure that their internal policies are up date according to Belgium’s PIA and prepare for a stricter time registration obligation.
08.10.2026
•Employment Law, Andersen in Belgium
New Laws and Recent Figures: What Are the Implications for Employers in Belgium?
Recent updates to the definition of cross-border workers and changes to Belgian Criminal Law reveal consequences that are relevant for employers. Meanwhile, new figures reveal valuable insight on the job market.
23.05.2025
•Employment Law, Andersen in Belgium, LEGAL NEWS
Important Changes to the Belgian Expatriate Tax Regime
Among all OECD countries, Belgium has the highest tax burden on labour. Nevertheless, in order to attract qualified personnel from abroad, Belgium has long provided a favourable expatriate tax regime. This regime is designed to ease the substantial Belgian tax and social security pressure for expatriates. In 2022, a new expatriate tax regime was introduced, although it is generally considered to be less advantageous than the previous system. The so-called Easter Agreement introduces a number of measures aimed at making the current regime more attractive again.
22.05.2025
•Employment Law, Andersen in Belgium, LEGAL NEWS
The Strengthened Collective Labour Agreement No. 32bis: What Has Changed Since 1 February 2025?
The National Labour Council has recently carried out a comprehensive revision of Collective Labour Agreement No. 32bis of 7 June 1985 (“CLA No. 32bis”). The update aims to strengthen the obligations regarding the information and consultation of employees in the event of a transfer of undertaking.