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New regulations Medical force majeure: Outplacement becomes Back-to-work Fund
29 March 2024
When an employer invokes medical force majeure to terminate an employment contract, they are obliged to support the incapacitated employee in finding a new job.
Whereas until now this took the form of an Outplacement offer, from April 1st this will be done by means of a contribution to the Back-to-Work Fund.
Whereas until now this took the form of an Outplacement offer, from April 1st this will be done by means of a contribution to the Back-to-Work Fund.
Ergonomics: An essential, yet underestimated component in employee health
20 February 2024
As a society, we must recognize that ergonomics is not an afterthought, but an integral part of ensuring the health and well-being of employees.
Rights & obligations regarding breastfeeding breaks
11 December 2023
Did you know that every breastfeeding mother is entitled to a break at work for breastfeeding or pumping milk up to nine months after childbirth?! As an employer, you must provide a space for this.
Eight tips to prevent prolonged sitting at the workplace
26 October 2023
Do your employees also mainly perform screen work where they sit still for long periods during the day?
This behavior, also known as sedentary behavior, is ubiquitous in modern society.
This lifestyle is increasingly recognized as a serious threat to health.
And this both in the workplace and outside of it.
This behavior, also known as sedentary behavior, is ubiquitous in modern society.
This lifestyle is increasingly recognized as a serious threat to health.
And this both in the workplace and outside of it.
How is the preventive health policy in your company?
17 October 2023
The Flemish Institute for Healthy Living vzw invites all Dutch-speaking companies in Flanders and Brussels to participate in the Prevention Survey. In exchange for 10 minutes of your time, you have a chance to win a Sports Trial Session for your company or a package of nudging materials around healthy eating.
Stand up straight at 10:10 AM on October 10th!
9 October 2023
Tomorrow, October 10th, everyone stands up for ten minutes at 10 AM, that is the call launched by ergonomics association VerV and the Flemish Institute for Healthy Living. Standing more during work, will your employees participate?!