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Flemish Government decides to discontinue the SME wallet
12 October 2026
As part of its cost-saving measures, the Flemish Government has decided to discontinue the SME wallet as of 1 January 2027.
Asbestos Safety at Work: Royal Decree Publishes Amendment to the Codex
23 February 2026
New Asbestos Safety Legislation: What's Changing?
The Belgian Official Gazette recently published a new Royal Decree amending the Code on well-being at work, specifically regarding exposure to asbestos. This adjustment aims to strengthen the protection of workers and further limit the risks of health problems due to asbestos in work environments. In this article, we discuss the main changes, the impact on employers and employees, and what this new regulation means for compliance with existing well-being standards.
The Belgian Official Gazette recently published a new Royal Decree amending the Code on well-being at work, specifically regarding exposure to asbestos. This adjustment aims to strengthen the protection of workers and further limit the risks of health problems due to asbestos in work environments. In this article, we discuss the main changes, the impact on employers and employees, and what this new regulation means for compliance with existing well-being standards.
Direct participation in welfare policy
11 February 2026
Well-being at work in small businesses: practical approach without a committee
The well-being act obliges every employer – including in small businesses without a Committee for Prevention and Protection at Work (CPBW) – to promote the well-being of their employees. Involving employees simply and directly in the well-being policy is the key to a workable and legally compliant approach.
The well-being act obliges every employer – including in small businesses without a Committee for Prevention and Protection at Work (CPBW) – to promote the well-being of their employees. Involving employees simply and directly in the well-being policy is the key to a workable and legally compliant approach.
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.
Don't forget indoor air quality during autumn!
3 September 2025
Winter is approaching, and that often means we prefer to keep the windows in the workplace closed to keep the cold out. However, this can pose a problem for indoor air quality. In closed spaces without sufficient ventilation, harmful substances accumulate faster, including the CO2 we exhale. Too high a concentration of CO2 can lead to fatigue, loss of concentration, and even health complaints such as headaches and dizziness.
Smart Working with Student Employees: What's Allowed, What's Required, What's Not Allowed!
8 July 2025
Employing student workers, just like other employees, entails health and safety risks. To employ young people in a safe and responsible manner, the employer must take into account specific legal provisions from welfare legislation and the Codex on well-being at work.
Dismissal decree local and provincial public administrations: 5/6/2025 annulled by constitutional court
3 July 2025
On October 1, 2023, the Dismissal Decree was introduced, an amendment to the Provincial Decree and the Local Government Decree, which made it possible to dismiss permanent staff members at local and provincial governments.
This happened in the same way as with contractual staff members, according to the rules of the Employment Contracts Act.
This meant that permanent employees could be dismissed due to organizational needs, as long as no alternative positions were available within the administration.
This happened in the same way as with contractual staff members, according to the rules of the Employment Contracts Act.
This meant that permanent employees could be dismissed due to organizational needs, as long as no alternative positions were available within the administration.