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Guide6 October 2026
Social bureau in Belgium: what it does and how it differs
What is a social bureau and what does it do for your SME? The difference with a social secretariat, what it costs, when it fits and how to switch.
Your social secretariat · 8 min read
NewsApplies from 1 January 2027
Company car Belgium 2027: what changes on 1 January?
Company car Belgium 2027: the solidarity contribution for cars ordered after June 2023 rises to factor 5.50 and a new electric car is only 95% deductible.
Fringe benefits and mobility · 4 min read
Guide5 October 2026
Partena alternative: Acerta through a social bureau
Looking for a Partena alternative for your SME? Partena vs Acerta side by side, doing it yourself or having it done, and how to leave Partena and switch.
Your social secretariat · 7 min read
NewsApplies from 1 July 2026
Flexi-jobs in all sectors Belgium 2026: what changed
Flexi-jobs in all sectors Belgium 2026: which sectors stay excluded, what it means for transport, construction, hospitality and wholesale, and what it costs.
Contracts and status · 4 min read
News2 October 2026
Wage indexation Belgium 2026: when and how much
Wage indexation Belgium 2026: the calendar per joint committee, from 2.21% in January to 2.81% in July, the exceeded pivot index and planning your 2027 budget.
Pay, bonuses and indexation · 4 min read
Guide2 October 2026
Liantis vs Acerta? A Liantis alternative for your SME
Looking for a Liantis alternative for your SME? Liantis vs Acerta side by side, where sociaal bureau Liantis comes from, and how to give notice and switch.
Your social secretariat · 7 min read
News1 October 2026
Are eco vouchers abolished Belgium 2026? Facts by sector
Are eco vouchers abolished Belgium 2026? Not nationally. Construction stopped, electricians choose and a new product list applies since June. Status by sector.
Fringe benefits and mobility · 4 min read
Guide1 October 2026
Securex alternative: Acerta through a social bureau
Looking for a Securex alternative for your SME? Securex vs Acerta side by side, what happens to your other services and how to switch through a social bureau.
Your social secretariat · 7 min read
Blog30 September 2026
Special social security contribution Belgium: amounts 2026
Special social security contribution in Belgium (BBSZ): the extra deduction on top of RSZ, the quarterly scale for single and dual earners, worked example.
Pay, bonuses and indexation · 4 min read
Blog29 September 2026
NSSO employer number: what it is and how to get one
NSSO employer number: the RSZ number that identifies you as an employer in Belgium. How it differs from the KBO number, applying via WIDE and finding it.
NSSO, inspection and subcontracting · 4 min read
Blog28 September 2026
ADV days in Belgium: what they are and how to calculate them
ADV days in Belgium are paid rest days that bring a 40-hour week back to an average of 38 hours. Meaning, calculation, construction and other sectors.
Working time and temporary unemployment · 4 min read
Blog25 September 2026
What is DmfA? The quarterly NSSO return explained
What is DmfA: the quarterly return of pay and working time to the Belgian NSSO. Contents, deadline, difference with Dimona, penalties and corrections.
NSSO, inspection and subcontracting · 4 min read
Guide24 September 2026
SD Worx alternative: Acerta through a social bureau
Looking for an SD Worx alternative for your SME? What to compare, how to give notice to SD Worx and how to move to Acerta through a social bureau in Ghent.
Your social secretariat · 7 min read
Blog24 September 2026
Time credit in Belgium: what the employer can refuse
Time credit for employers in Belgium: when you can refuse or postpone, how the 5% threshold works in an SME, the reply deadline and the 2026 rules.
Leave · 7 min read
Guide23 September 2026
Acerta vs SD Worx, Securex, Liantis or Partena: differences
Acerta vs Securex, SD Worx, Liantis or Partena: scale, region, services, pricing model and digital tools pair by pair, from their own websites, with date.
Your social secretariat · 10 min read
Guide22 September 2026
Acerta or Business Centrum: who does what for your SME?
Acerta or Business Centrum? The same social secretariat, two ways: directly you do a lot yourself in the portal, through us in Ghent we do it for you.
Your social secretariat · 7 min read
Guide22 September 2026
Double holiday pay calculation in Belgium: 2026 guide
Double holiday pay calculation in Belgium: 92% for white-collar staff, 15.34% leaving holiday pay, the blue-collar holiday contribution and what employers pay.
Pay, bonuses and indexation · 10 min read
NewsApplies from 1 June 2026
Night work rules Belgium 2026: what changed on 1 June
Night work rules Belgium 2026: the ban on night work ended on 1 June. The procedure to introduce night shifts and which night premiums still apply per sector.
Working time and temporary unemployment · 4 min read
Blog18 September 2026
What is bedrijfsvoorheffing? Belgian withholding tax 2026
What is bedrijfsvoorheffing: the advance on income tax you withhold from pay in Belgium. Calculation in five steps, worked example, due dates and form 281.10.
Pay, bonuses and indexation · 4 min read
Guide17 September 2026
Report workplace accident Belgium employer: 2026 deadlines
How to report a workplace accident in Belgium as an employer: the 8-day deadline, extra duties after a serious accident and who pays wages, with a timeline.
Work rules, discipline and wellbeing · 11 min read
Guide16 September 2026
Largest social secretariats in Belgium: the 2026 list
Social secretariats in Belgium in 2026: the 25 recognised secretariats on the official list and the largest ranked by employers, with source and date.
Your social secretariat · 9 min read
Guide15 September 2026
Joint committee 226 Belgium: pay scales and bonuses 2026
Joint committee 226 Belgium 2026: minimum salaries by class after the 2.23% indexation, year-end bonus, meal vouchers, eco vouchers and Social Fund grants.
Joint committees · 11 min read
Blog11 September 2026
Terminating a fixed-term contract Belgium employer guide
Terminating a fixed-term contract Belgium employer rules: notice in the first half, a capped payment after that, three worked examples and a template.
Contracts and status · 5 min read
Blog10 September 2026
What is RSZ? Employer social security contributions 2026
What is RSZ: employer social security contributions in Belgium in 2026, 25% on gross pay, 13.07% for the employee, 108% for manual workers, worked example.
NSSO, inspection and subcontracting · 5 min read
Guide9 September 2026
Medical force majeure in Belgium: an employer's guide
Medical force majeure in Belgium for employers: timeline from first sick day to C4, model letter, adapted work and 1,800 euros for the Return to Work Fund.
Sickness and return to work · 10 min read
Guide8 September 2026
Joint committee 330 healthcare Belgium: IFIC pay 2026
Joint committee 330 healthcare Belgium in 2026: IFIC pay scales after the July index, the 330.99 scale for practices, year-end and attractiveness bonus.
Joint committees · 11 min read
NewsApplies from 1 September 2026
Work bonus Belgium 2026: amounts after April and September
Work bonus Belgium 2026: amounts for white-collar and blue-collar staff after 1 April, 1 July and 1 September, the 63% tax work bonus and the net gain per wage.
Pay, bonuses and indexation · 4 min read
NewsApplies from 1 September 2026
Home working allowance Belgium 2026: 164.21 euros a month
Home working allowance Belgium 2026: the new maximum since September, the internet and PC allowances, who qualifies and what you need to have in writing.
Fringe benefits and mobility · 3 min read
NewsApplies from 1 February 2026
Social Penal Code sanctions Belgium 2026: what changed
Social Penal Code sanctions Belgium 2026: fines rose 25% on 1 February, the 1.25 multiplier arrived in September. What a Dimona or pay error now costs you.
NSSO, inspection and subcontracting · 4 min read
NewsApplies from 1 April 2026
Voluntary overtime Belgium 2026: 360 hours, 240 net
Voluntary overtime Belgium 2026: 360 hours a year since 1 April, 240 of them free of NSSO contributions and withholding tax. With model agreement and payslip.
Working time and temporary unemployment · 4 min read
Blog1 September 2026
Successive fixed-term contracts Belgium: the limits
Successive fixed-term contracts in Belgium: how many and how long, a timeline of when the series becomes permanent, and what a break or temp work changes.
Contracts and status · 6 min read
Blog31 August 2026
Collective bargaining agreement in Belgium: what a CAO is
Collective bargaining agreement in Belgium (CAO): a written deal between unions and employers on pay and conditions. Types, binding force and where to find it.
Joint committees · 4 min read
Guide28 August 2026
Joint committee 149.01 electricians Belgium: pay 2026
Joint committee 149.01 electricians Belgium in 2026: hourly wages by category, mobility allowance per km, year-end bonus via Volta, eco or meal vouchers.
Joint committees · 11 min read
Guide27 August 2026
Joint committee 337: pay scale, indexation and bonus 2026
Joint committee 337 in 2026: no pay scale but the GGMMI, PAB assistant wages, the 2% indexation on 1 August, the year-end bonus and pitfalls for non-profits.
Joint committees · 10 min read
Guide26 August 2026
Paying overtime Belgium 2026: premium, time off, net pay
Paying overtime Belgium: when you owe a 50 or 100% premium, when time off in lieu applies, and how 240 voluntary overtime hours are gross equals net.
Working time and temporary unemployment · 9 min read
Guide25 August 2026
Joint committee 209: pay scales, indexation and bonuses 2026
Joint committee 209 in 2026: monthly pay after the 2.81% July indexation, year-end bonus by province, eco vouchers, career leave and commuting allowances.
Joint committees · 10 min read
Blog24 August 2026
Commuting allowance mandatory Belgium? 2026 rules
Commuting allowance mandatory Belgium? What employers must pay per mode of transport and per joint committee, what is exempt and a worked example by car.
Fringe benefits and mobility · 5 min read
Guide20 August 2026
Joint committee 145 horticulture Belgium: pay 2026
Joint committee 145 horticulture Belgium 2026: hourly rates per crop and landscaping (145.04), staff scales, occasional workers on a flat NSSO rate, bonuses.
Joint committees · 13 min read
Guide18 August 2026
Joint committee 220 food industry Belgium: pay 2026
Joint committee 220, food industry in Belgium: 2026 pay scales after the 2.19% indexation, year-end bonus, eco and meal vouchers, and JC 118 versus JC 200.
Joint committees · 11 min read
Blog17 August 2026
Can employer change work schedule Belgium? The rules
Can employer change work schedule Belgium? What you may change alone via the work rules, when you need an addendum, and when it becomes an implied dismissal.
Contracts and status · 6 min read
NewsApplies from 13 August 2026
Shops open until 9 pm in Belgium: what employers must do
Shops in Belgium can open until 9 pm, seven days a week, since August 2026. What the law leaves open: Sunday work, evening work, premiums and work rules.
Working time and temporary unemployment · 4 min read
Guide13 August 2026
Joint committee 118 food industry Belgium: pay 2026
Joint committee 118 food industry Belgium 2026: pay scales after the 2.19% indexation, large and small bakeries, year-end bonus, shift bonuses and flexi-jobs.
Joint committees · 13 min read
Blog12 August 2026
Non-compete clause Belgium: 2026 salary thresholds
Non-compete clause Belgium guide: the 2026 salary thresholds, when it applies, what the compensation costs, the 15 days to waive it, and a model clause.
Contracts and status · 7 min read
Guide11 August 2026
Joint committee 322 temporary work Belgium: pay 2026
Joint committee 322 in 2026: what a temporary agency worker earns in Belgium, the 8.33% year-end bonus, day contracts, flexi-jobs and the JC 322.01 pay scale.
Joint committees · 13 min read
Blog10 August 2026
Sending a control doctor as employer in Belgium
Sending a control doctor as employer in Belgium: how to request one, what a check costs, what if the employee is out and a clause for your work rules.
Sickness and return to work · 6 min read
News6 August 2026
New notice periods Belgium 2026: what changes for employers
New notice periods Belgium 2026: the 52-week cap since 1 June, 1 week's notice since 1 August, and three dismissals worked out by the employee's start date.
Dismissal and end of contract · 3 min read
Blog5 August 2026
Cameras in the workplace in Belgium: rules and steps
Cameras in the workplace in Belgium: the purposes collective agreement 68 allows, notification, pictogram, footage retention and what your work rules need.
Work rules, discipline and wellbeing · 7 min read
NewsApplies from 1 November 2026
Construction leave Belgium 2027: rest days and holidays
Construction leave Belgium 2027: the 12 rest days per regime, the three replaced public holidays, summer leave in East Flanders and what to settle by 15 December.
Leave · 5 min read
NewsApplies from 1 August 2026
Probation period Belgium 2026: what applies since August
Probation period Belgium 2026: no probation clause, but 1 week's notice in the first six months for contracts from 1 August. Month-six calendar and template.
Dismissal and end of contract · 4 min read
Blog31 July 2026
Wage garnishment employer Belgium: 2026 limits and duties
Wage garnishment for employers in Belgium: the 2026 limits, a worked example with dependent children, the 15-day garnishee declaration and competing claims.
Pay, bonuses and indexation · 6 min read
Guide29 July 2026
Temporary unemployment in Belgium: an employer's guide
Temporary unemployment in Belgium for employers: ONEM notice periods, maximum duration, the eC3.2 control card and what it costs you per day in 2026.
Working time and temporary unemployment · 11 min read
Blog27 July 2026
Can employer refuse parental leave Belgium? The rules
Can employer refuse parental leave Belgium? Which forms you may refuse, postponement up to 6 months, the 1-month deadline, protection and two model letters.
Leave · 6 min read
Guide23 July 2026
Work rules Belgium employer guide: content, template, filing
Work rules Belgium employer guide: what must be in them, a filled-in template for variable schedules and how to file them online within 8 days.
Work rules, discipline and wellbeing · 10 min read
Guide22 July 2026
Dismissal for serious cause in Belgium: deadlines, letters
Dismissal for serious cause in Belgium: both 3-working-day deadlines on a calendar, an evidence checklist, two template letters and the cost of losing.
Dismissal and end of contract · 11 min read
Guide17 July 2026
Meal vouchers employer contribution Belgium: 2026 rules
Meal vouchers employer contribution Belgium: € 8.91 maximum per voucher, the conditions to stay free of NSSO, the € 4 deduction and the cost next to a pay rise.
Fringe benefits and mobility · 9 min read
Guide13 July 2026
CBA 90 bonus Belgium: 2026 cap, calculation and filing
CBA 90 bonus Belgium in 2026: the NSSO and tax-free maximum, a worked example in euros, targets the FPS Employment accepts and the steps to file your plan.
Fringe benefits and mobility · 9 min read
Blog9 July 2026
Short leave for family events Belgium: the paid days
Short leave for family events Belgium: paid days for a wedding or a death, what about moving house, the extra days in JC 200 and how to count and book them.
Leave · 6 min read
Guide7 July 2026
Joint committee 314 hairdressers Belgium: pay 2026
Joint committee 314 hairdressers Belgium 2026: pay scales for hair, beauty and fitness after the June index, the fund's year-end bonus, flexi-jobs and cost.
Joint committees · 12 min read
NewsApplies from 1 June 2026
Cents index Belgium 2026: what employers index and pay
Cents index Belgium 2026: how to calculate indexation above 4,000 euros since 1 June, what you pay the NSSO and when it first applies in your joint committee.
Pay, bonuses and indexation · 5 min read
NewsApplies from 1 July 2026
Minimum wage Belgium 2026: April and July increases
Minimum wage Belgium 2026: EUR 2,233.61 gross since 1 July. The January, April and July steps, what counts, young workers, part-time and the sector minimums.
Pay, bonuses and indexation · 4 min read
Guide1 July 2026
Joint committee 202 food retail Belgium: pay 2026
Joint committee 202 food retail Belgium 2026: does your food shop fall under JC 201, 202 or 202.01, pay scales after the July index, bonuses and staff cost.
Joint committees · 10 min read
Guide29 June 2026
End-of-year bonus calculation in Belgium by sector
End-of-year bonus calculation in Belgium for JC 200, transport, construction, hospitality and food trade: who pays, pro rata, sick days, dismissal and cost.
Pay, bonuses and indexation · 11 min read
Blog23 June 2026
Long-service bonus Belgium employer: exempt at 25 and 35
Long-service bonus Belgium employer guide: when it is free of social security and tax at 25 and 35 years, construction rules, deductibility, an example.
Pay, bonuses and indexation · 6 min read
Blog22 June 2026
Social documents at end of employment in Belgium: checklist
Social documents at end of employment in Belgium: C4, holiday certificate, individual account, form 281.10. Who prepares each, by when, what lateness costs.
Dismissal and end of contract · 6 min read
Blog18 June 2026
Temp agency costs Belgium employer: 2026 comparison
Temp agency costs Belgium employer guide 2026: how the coefficient works, a worked example per hour and month against hiring directly, and when to switch.
Contracts and status · 6 min read
Guide12 June 2026
Joint committee 111 metal Belgium: pay scales 2026
Joint committee 111 metal Belgium in 2026: hourly wages after the 2.81% July indexation, East Flanders scale by class, year-end bonus and eco vouchers.
Joint committees · 11 min read
Blog10 June 2026
A1 certificate for employee Belgium: steps for employers
A1 certificate for employee Belgium: conditions, the NSSO application and the 24-month limit, for staff who work or drive abroad on a temporary basis.
Foreign workers · 5 min read
Blog8 June 2026
Sick during annual leave Belgium: what employers must do
Sick during annual leave Belgium: which days you give back, how to book them, what goes on the payslip and when holiday pay is due. With a step-by-step plan.
Leave · 6 min read
Blog4 June 2026
Labour inspectorate Ghent: what they check and ask for
Labour inspectorate Ghent: the documents the East Flanders office asks for, your rights during questioning and what follows a warning or official report.
NSSO, inspection and subcontracting · 6 min read
Guide2 June 2026
Joint committee 112 garages Belgium: pay scales 2026
Joint committee 112 garages Belgium in 2026: hourly wages by category after the 2.04% indexation, year-end bonus, overtime, flexi-jobs and mechanic costs.
Joint committees · 11 min read
Guide29 May 2026
Benefit in kind company car Belgium 2026: how to calculate
Benefit in kind company car Belgium 2026: the formula, reference emissions of 70 and 58 g/km, the € 1,690 minimum and three SME cars with the employer cost.
Fringe benefits and mobility · 10 min read
Blog27 May 2026
Replacement public holiday Belgium: the 2027 days
Replacement public holiday Belgium: the three days to replace in 2027, who decides, the 15 December 2026 deadline, a model notice and the part-time rules.
Leave · 7 min read
Blog26 May 2026
Dismissal letter employer template Belgium: 3 models
Dismissal letter employer template for Belgium: three models (notice, termination with pay, serious cause), the required wording and the right day to post it.
Dismissal and end of contract · 6 min read
Blog21 May 2026
Is outplacement mandatory in Belgium? Rules and costs
Is outplacement mandatory in Belgium? A decision tree (30 weeks' notice or 45+), offer deadlines, the 4-week deduction in euros and a template letter.
Dismissal and end of contract · 6 min read
Guide19 May 2026
Joint committee 121 cleaning Belgium: pay 2026
Joint committee 121 cleaning in Belgium, 2026: hourly rates after the July indexation, cost per hour, year-end bonus via the fund, meal vouchers and flexi-jobs.
Joint committees · 10 min read
Blog15 May 2026
Limosa declaration Belgium: what the Belgian client checks
Limosa declaration Belgium: when a foreign (sub)contractor must show an L1, how to check it with Check Limosa and what to do if it is missing.
Foreign workers · 6 min read
Guide12 May 2026
External prevention and protection service Belgium: costs
External prevention and protection service in Belgium: mandatory from your first employee. What you pay per employee in 2026, what it covers and how to switch.
Work rules, discipline and wellbeing · 10 min read
Blog8 May 2026
Employee does not show up for work in Belgium: what to do
Employee does not show up for work in Belgium? What to do day by day, two template letters, pay and Dimona, and when dismissal for serious cause is possible.
Work rules, discipline and wellbeing · 6 min read
Blog6 May 2026
Written warning employee Belgium: template and rules
Written warning employee Belgium: a template letter, the one-working-day deadline, what your work rules must say and how warnings support a later dismissal.
Work rules, discipline and wellbeing · 6 min read
Blog4 May 2026
Can employer refuse holiday Belgium? By type of leave
Can employer refuse holiday Belgium: per type of leave when you may refuse or postpone, cancelling holiday, collective shutdowns and a model refusal letter.
Leave · 7 min read
Guide24 April 2026
Single permit Belgium employer application: 2026 guide
Single permit Belgium employer application in Flanders: the right category, 2026 salary thresholds, document checklist, fees and realistic waiting times.
Foreign workers · 11 min read
Blog16 April 2026
Dismissing an employee on sick leave in Belgium: the cost
Dismissing an employee on sick leave in Belgium: notice, medical force majeure or agreement compared, with the cost in euros and a plan to avoid claims.
Dismissal and end of contract · 6 min read
Blog14 April 2026
Withholding obligation contractor check Belgium: 35% and 15%
Withholding obligation contractor check Belgium: when to withhold 35% or 15% via checkinhoudingsplicht.be, a worked example and the cost of forgetting.
NSSO, inspection and subcontracting · 6 min read
Blog10 April 2026
Profit premium employees Belgium: rules, net and cost
Profit premium for employees in Belgium: the conditions, the net of 1,000 euros gross next to a CBA 90 bonus and an ordinary bonus, and the steps via the AGM.
Pay, bonuses and indexation · 6 min read
Guide3 April 2026
Joint committee 119 food trade Belgium: pay 2026
Joint committee 119 food trade Belgium 2026: hourly rates after the 2.21% indexation, year-end bonus, December and January bonuses, meal vouchers, flexi-jobs.
Joint committees · 10 min read
Blog1 April 2026
Flemish training leave: an employer's guide for 2026-2027
Flemish training leave for employers: how many hours to release, when you can refuse or schedule it, and how much Flanders refunds in 2026-2027.
Leave · 5 min read
Blog30 March 2026
Sick during notice period in Belgium: what employers pay
Sick during notice period in Belgium: when notice is suspended, what you keep paying, how to work out the new end date and when paying in lieu costs less.
Dismissal and end of contract · 6 min read
Blog27 March 2026
Bicycle allowance employer Belgium: rate per km in 2026
Bicycle allowance employer Belgium 2026: is it mandatory, the rate per km in your joint committee, the NSSO and tax-free maximum and a monthly worked example.
Fringe benefits and mobility · 5 min read
Guide25 March 2026
Part-time employment contract Belgium: 2026 rules
Part-time employment contract in Belgium: mandatory clauses, the new 1/10 minimum since June 2026, how to publish variable schedules, and two model clauses.
Contracts and status · 10 min read
Blog23 March 2026
Social security payment plan Belgium employer: NSSO guide
Social security payment plan Belgium employer guide: how to apply to the NSSO, what to submit, how many months you get and what happens to surcharges.
NSSO, inspection and subcontracting · 6 min read
Blog17 March 2026
Sick note for the employer in Belgium: 2026 rules
Sick note rules for employers in Belgium in 2026: when it is required, the deadline, the 2 days without a certificate and what to do if it arrives late.
Sickness and return to work · 5 min read
Blog13 March 2026
Social security advance payments Belgium employer: guide
Social security advance payments Belgium employer: when NSSO advances are due, the 30, 30 and 25% or flat-rate calculation and the cost of paying too little.
NSSO, inspection and subcontracting · 5 min read
Blog11 March 2026
Termination by mutual agreement Belgium template and C4
Termination by mutual agreement Belgium template for employers: the agreement with the clauses SMEs forget, the C4 form and unemployment rules since 2026.
Dismissal and end of contract · 6 min read
Blog9 March 2026
Dismissal motivation CBA 109 Belgium: deadlines and fine
Dismissal motivation under CBA 109 in Belgium: when the employee can ask, how long you have to reply, what the fine costs and a template answer you can use.
Dismissal and end of contract · 7 min read
Guide5 March 2026
Guaranteed salary in Belgium during sickness (2026)
Guaranteed salary in Belgium during sickness: how many days you pay, the blue-collar versus white-collar difference in euros and the new 8-week relapse rule.
Sickness and return to work · 10 min read
Guide3 March 2026
Bogus self-employment Belgium: criteria and costs 2026
Bogus self-employment in Belgium: construction and transport criteria as a checklist, what the NSSO reclaims with a worked example and when to request a ruling.
Contracts and status · 9 min read
Guide2 March 2026
Notice period employer Belgium 2026: table and examples
Notice period employer Belgium 2026: the table by start date, 1 week in the first six months, the 52-week cap and three worked examples in euros.
Dismissal and end of contract · 11 min read
Blog1 March 2026
Flexi-jobs in hospitality: pay, conditions and Dimona
Flexi-jobs offer employers in the hospitality sector a flexible and tax-advantageous way to deploy extra staff. Read the full scheme here.
7 min read
Blog15 February 2026
What is DIMONA and why is it mandatory?
DIMONA is a mandatory electronic declaration for every employer in Belgium. Discover the deadlines, penalties, and how you as an employer can always stay compliant.
7 min read
Blog5 February 2026
Joint committee: what it means for your business
The joint committee determines the wages, bonuses, and employment conditions of your employees. Discover how the system works and why correct classification is essential.
8 min read
Blog28 January 2026
The 5 most common mistakes in HR administration
Many employers unknowingly make mistakes in their HR administration. Discover the five most common pitfalls and how to avoid them.
8 min read
NewsApplies from 1 January 2026
Return-to-work rules in Belgium 2026: employer guide
Return-to-work rules in Belgium for 2026: the week-by-week timeline, 2 days without a sick note, the 8-week relapse and who pays the 30% solidarity levy.
Sickness and return to work · 4 min read
NewsApplies from 1 January 2026
Meal vouchers 10 euro Belgium 2026: since when, the cost
Meal vouchers 10 euro Belgium 2026: since 1 January, not mandatory, € 4 deductible per voucher and the net cost per employee at € 8, € 9 and € 10.
Fringe benefits and mobility · 4 min read

Blog for employers: pay, contracts and social legislation

Social bureau in Belgium: what it does and how it differs

Company car Belgium 2027: what changes on 1 January?

Partena alternative: Acerta through a social bureau

Flexi-jobs in all sectors Belgium 2026: what changed

Wage indexation Belgium 2026: when and how much

Liantis vs Acerta? A Liantis alternative for your SME

Are eco vouchers abolished Belgium 2026? Facts by sector

Securex alternative: Acerta through a social bureau

Special social security contribution Belgium: amounts 2026

NSSO employer number: what it is and how to get one

ADV days in Belgium: what they are and how to calculate them

What is DmfA? The quarterly NSSO return explained

SD Worx alternative: Acerta through a social bureau

Time credit in Belgium: what the employer can refuse

Acerta vs SD Worx, Securex, Liantis or Partena: differences

Acerta or Business Centrum: who does what for your SME?

Double holiday pay calculation in Belgium: 2026 guide

Night work rules Belgium 2026: what changed on 1 June

What is bedrijfsvoorheffing? Belgian withholding tax 2026

Report workplace accident Belgium employer: 2026 deadlines

Largest social secretariats in Belgium: the 2026 list

Joint committee 226 Belgium: pay scales and bonuses 2026

Terminating a fixed-term contract Belgium employer guide

What is RSZ? Employer social security contributions 2026

Medical force majeure in Belgium: an employer's guide

Joint committee 330 healthcare Belgium: IFIC pay 2026

Work bonus Belgium 2026: amounts after April and September

Home working allowance Belgium 2026: 164.21 euros a month

Social Penal Code sanctions Belgium 2026: what changed

Voluntary overtime Belgium 2026: 360 hours, 240 net

Successive fixed-term contracts Belgium: the limits

Collective bargaining agreement in Belgium: what a CAO is

Joint committee 149.01 electricians Belgium: pay 2026

Joint committee 337: pay scale, indexation and bonus 2026

Paying overtime Belgium 2026: premium, time off, net pay

Joint committee 209: pay scales, indexation and bonuses 2026

Commuting allowance mandatory Belgium? 2026 rules

Joint committee 145 horticulture Belgium: pay 2026

Joint committee 220 food industry Belgium: pay 2026

Can employer change work schedule Belgium? The rules

Shops open until 9 pm in Belgium: what employers must do

Joint committee 118 food industry Belgium: pay 2026

Non-compete clause Belgium: 2026 salary thresholds

Joint committee 322 temporary work Belgium: pay 2026

Sending a control doctor as employer in Belgium

New notice periods Belgium 2026: what changes for employers

Cameras in the workplace in Belgium: rules and steps

Construction leave Belgium 2027: rest days and holidays

Probation period Belgium 2026: what applies since August

Wage garnishment employer Belgium: 2026 limits and duties

Temporary unemployment in Belgium: an employer's guide

Can employer refuse parental leave Belgium? The rules

Work rules Belgium employer guide: content, template, filing

Dismissal for serious cause in Belgium: deadlines, letters

Meal vouchers employer contribution Belgium: 2026 rules

CBA 90 bonus Belgium: 2026 cap, calculation and filing

Short leave for family events Belgium: the paid days

Joint committee 314 hairdressers Belgium: pay 2026

Cents index Belgium 2026: what employers index and pay

Minimum wage Belgium 2026: April and July increases

Joint committee 202 food retail Belgium: pay 2026

End-of-year bonus calculation in Belgium by sector

Long-service bonus Belgium employer: exempt at 25 and 35

Social documents at end of employment in Belgium: checklist

Temp agency costs Belgium employer: 2026 comparison

Joint committee 111 metal Belgium: pay scales 2026

A1 certificate for employee Belgium: steps for employers

Sick during annual leave Belgium: what employers must do

Labour inspectorate Ghent: what they check and ask for

Joint committee 112 garages Belgium: pay scales 2026

Benefit in kind company car Belgium 2026: how to calculate

Replacement public holiday Belgium: the 2027 days

Dismissal letter employer template Belgium: 3 models

Is outplacement mandatory in Belgium? Rules and costs

Joint committee 121 cleaning Belgium: pay 2026

Limosa declaration Belgium: what the Belgian client checks

External prevention and protection service Belgium: costs

Employee does not show up for work in Belgium: what to do

Written warning employee Belgium: template and rules