For 2025-2026, the wage standard remains at 0%
Excluding indexation and scale increases, the margin for salary cost increases is set at 0% for the period 2025-2026.
Regulations
Excluding indexation and scale increases, the margin for salary cost increases is set at 0% for the period 2025-2026.
Regulations
From January 1st, 2026, contractors, intermediary contractors and professional principals active in certain sectors will have to comply with a duty of care towards their subcontractors.The aim is to combat the illegal employment of foreign workers and strengthen "chain" liability.
Regulations
The program Act contains several measures that are of direct interest to private sector employers.
Regulations
The Labour Court of Brussels held, in its ruling of 13 June 2025, that an Uber driver was performing his activity within the framework of an employment contract.
Social security
On June 30, 2025, the National Labor Council concluded collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) Nos. 173, 174, 175, and 176. These agreements extend existing agreements on various topics.
Regulations
In a decision dated June 6, 2025, the Brussels Labor Court reaffirmed the conditions for the validity of an act equivalent to termination. The Court confirmed that an act equivalent to termination does not require an intention to terminate on the part of the employer. Furthermore, an act equivalent to termination cannot be retroactive.
Termination
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