Specialists in social law.
Nothing more, nothing less.

Sotra's expertise encompasses all branches of labor law, social security law and HR tax law, in the private and public sector.

Our services

As rigorous, pragmatic and responsive Lawyers, we offer our services mainly to companies of all sizes and public employers. The absolute quality of our work and the control of your costs are at the heart of our concerns.
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TeamOur lawyers

The expertise of Sotra's lawyers focuses exclusively on employment law and income tax in the field of human resources. Their experience is solidly built on many years of practice, advising a wide diversity of demanding clients

OfficesWhere to find us

Our practice is 100% digital: we offer our services online, by videoconference and by phone. But we do of course have offices in Brussels and Namur, because sometimes it is convenient (and pleasant) to meet each other in person!
06 August 2026

Retail businesses will be allowed to open 7 days a week and until 9 p.m.

From 13 August 2026, retail businesses will be allowed to open every day from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. and will no longer be required to observe a weekly closing day.The provisions on working time remain unchanged.

Regulations
31 July 2026

“First hires” target-group reduction: new amounts (1 July 2026)

The reform provides for a diminution in the amount of the reduction granted for hiring the 1st employee. For the hiring of the 2nd to 5th employee, a harmonised reduction now applies. 

Regulations
16 July 2026

Extension of flexi-jobs to (almost) all sectors as of 1 July 2026

The legislator has extended the flexi-job scheme to all private and public sectors. However, an “opt-out” mechanism has been introduced, allowing flexi-jobs to be excluded, either fully or partially, for certain sectors or activities. The reform also makes flexi-job pay more attractive and relaxes the eligibility requirements for the flexi-job scheme.

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PODCASTSoCast

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SoCast is a podcast produced by the law firm Sotra. We comment on the essential legislative and jurisprudential news in social law, in the private sector and the public sector.

AgendaUpcoming events

All events
As well-regarded specialists, Sotra's lawyers are regularly invited to speak during seminars and conferences on topics of social and fiscal law.
24.09.26 From 12:00 to 13:00
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Règlement de travail : impact des dernières réformes
Speaker : Valentin Hanquet | Océane De Ridder
Organization : NCOI

Le règlement de travail à la lumière des récentes modifications législatives : quelles adaptations sont nécessaires ? 

En raison de plusieurs récentes modifications législatives, le règlement de travail doit être adapté sur plusieurs points. Au cours de cette formation, nous vous présenterons les principales modifications et vous donnerons des conseils pratiques pour intégrer correctement et efficacement ces règles dans votre règlement de travail.

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24.09.26 From 12:00 to 13:00
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Het arbeidsreglement - update na de recente hervormingen
Speaker : Marian Dewaersegger | Karel Devloo
Organization : NCOI

Het arbeidsreglement in het licht van recente wetswijzigingen: welke aanpassingen zijn nodig?

Door verschillende recente wetswijzigingen, moet het arbeidsreglement op een aantal punten worden aangepast. Tijdens deze opleiding lichten we de belangrijkste wijzigingen toe en geven we praktische handvatten om deze regels correct en efficiënt in uw arbeidsreglement te verwerken.

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19.11.26 From 09:00 to 17:30
Best Western Wavre Hotel
La législation sociale en Belgique : formation de base
Speaker : Noël Lambert | Valentin Hanquet
Organization : NCOI

Cette formation, structurée en 4 modules (2 journées complètes : 19 et 26 novembre 2026) suit le cours de la vie du contrat de travail, depuis la phase de sélection et d’engagement d’un travailleur jusqu’à la rupture du contrat de travail.

Elle aborde tous les principes de base du droit du travail, de manière claire et pratique.

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