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Is your company eligible for the return-to-work premium?
17 December 2025
Employers can claim a premium of 1,725 (amount valid on date of publication) euros when they hire an employee who has been incapacitated for work for at least one year. This is part of the measures laid down in the program law of December 26, 2022, which aims to encourage employers and employees to help long-term sick employees with their reintegration.
New resuscitation rules must increase survival chances
25 November 2025
The Belgian Resuscitation Council emphasizes in its latest communication some important changes in the resuscitation guidelines. The updated recommendations should help both laypersons and professional caregivers to act faster and more effectively in the event of a cardiac arrest.
World No Tobacco Day: a new chance to quit
6 May 2025
On May 31, World No Tobacco Day, we reflect on the impact of smoking and the power of quitting. Smoking harms your health, but quitting is possible - with support, courage, and a clear goal. Whether you've tried before or are thinking about it for the first time today: take that step! Your health is worth it.
Can an employer administer alcohol and drug tests?
25 February 2025
Dealing with alcohol and drug use in the workplace remains a tricky issue. Employers face the challenge of guaranteeing a safe working environment, while respecting the privacy and rights of their employees. Administering alcohol and drug tests is not encouraged.
Reintegration & medical force majeure: what does the government agreement say about long-term sick people?
20 February 2025
The government agreement outlines the government's plans to restore the country's financial health. Getting more people into work is one of the key pillars. The aim is to reverse the annual increase in long-term incapacity for work. The government emphasizes the shared responsibility of all involved parties in this regard. A "Back-To-Work-barometer" will be created as a monitoring instrument. The goal is improvement at all levels: preventing health problems, preventing absenteeism due to health problems, and returning to work as quickly as possible in case of absenteeism. The aim is to increase the income difference between work and benefits, making working more attractive.
Is sagging a problem if I have to work the next day?
12 February 2025
A night out can seem like a fun way to relax at the moment. But what happens when the alarm goes off the next morning and you have to go to work? The consequences of a heavy night of drinking can not only affect your performance but even jeopardize safety at work.
Is vaping a good way to quit smoking?
13 January 2025
In de afgelopen jaren heeft vapen aan populariteit gewonnen, met name als een mogelijk hulpmiddel om te stoppen met roken. Hoewel het ontegenzeglijk voordelen biedt voor sommige mensen, roept het gebruik van e-sigaretten ook serieuze vragen op over effectiviteit, veiligheid en maatschappelijke impact. Laten we deze kwestie van meerdere kanten bekijken.
New legislation: smoking in public places
8 January 2025
From January 1, 2025, an important change in regulations regarding smoking in public places will come into effect. The new measures will be stricter and aim to further restrict smoking in public spaces, with special attention to protecting vulnerable groups such as children and non-smokers.