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!
02 April 2026

The Court of Justice of the European Union clarifies how to determine the applicable social security regime for cross-border workers

When a worker is active in several countries, the social security system of the country in which they carry out a substantial part of their work applies, in principle.The Court of Justice of the European Union specifies that to determine which social security system applies, all activities must be taken into account, including those carried out in third countries.

Social security
26 March 2026

Mobility clause: validity and termination in case of refusal to be seconded

In a ruling dated September 2, 2025, the Brussels Labor Court clarified the validity of a mobility clause and confirmed that the dismissal of the employee who refused the secondment is not manifestly unreasonable. 

Termination
20 February 2026

Court of Cassation upholds strict interpretation of termination at retirement age

An employment contract does not automatically end when the employee reaches the statutory retirement age.

Termination

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

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As well-regarded specialists, Sotra's lawyers are regularly invited to speak during seminars and conferences on topics of social and fiscal law.
04.06.26 From 12:30 to 14:00
Webinaire | Les Après-midi du Droit social
Speaker : Noël Lambert | Valentin Hanquet
Organization : Sotra HR Lawyers

Comme à l’accoutumée, nous passerons en revue notre sélection exclusive de jurisprudence inédite, ainsi que les dernières nouveautés législatives importantes du trimestre écoulé.

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11.06.26 From 12:00 to 13:30
Webinar | Middaguur Sociaal Recht
Speaker : Marian Dewaersegger | Karel Devloo
Organization : Sotra HR Lawyers

Naar goede gewoonte overlopen wij naast markante rechtspraak ook de belangrijkste evoluties in de wetgeving van het voorbije trimester.

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