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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
09 February 2026

An update on recent and upcoming reforms for employers

The start of this year is marked by various reforms that impact employers. We’ll discuss four of them: the private PC plan, the Federal Learning Account, meal vouchers, and the mobility budget.

Regulations
20 January 2026

Sotra Appoints Laurence Depaepe as Partner

Sotra HR Lawyers is proud to share the promotion of Laurence Depaepe as Partner, effective 1 January 2026.

Office News
07 November 2025

New cap for calculating employer social security contributions on high salaries

Since 1 July 2025, basic employer social security contributions are capped for employees whose quarterly remuneration exceeds EUR 85,000. The portion of remuneration above this cap is no longer subject to employer social security contributions.

Regulations
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