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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.
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.
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.
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.