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Back to the office in June? Get ready now

2021-04-27T13:41:08+00:00

According to Attentia, staff working from home will be able to gradually return to the workplace starting in June. Start preparing now so you can be safe and efficient.  Two main focus points:  The number of employees in the office If everyone returns to the workplace at the same time, it probably won’t be possible to maintain sufficient distance and air quality. Coordinate among your team, set up a rota and make sure everyone knows the rules. It may be useful to provide CO2 meters in frequently used areas. This provides an objective, real-time estimate of whether the ventilation capacity is sufficient for the number of employees present. Psychosocial aspects  For many employees, returning to work will be a welcome change. Some employers have identified "home working fatigue" among their employees. For some staff members, however, the physical return to work will be a stressful event. They may be afraid of being infected by a colleague or not looking forward to the commute. Good preparation and communication about preventive measures taken can alleviate many concerns, as can clear guidelines for the employees themselves; such as keeping your distance, wearing a mouth mask, etc. Progressive adaptation is key.  [...]

Back to the office in June? Get ready now2021-04-27T13:41:08+00:00

Resignations are down in the Belgian workforce

2021-04-27T10:19:19+00:00

No surprises here but a confirmation from a Securex study: In 2020 employees played it safe by holding on to their jobs in this health crisis. Job opportunities are lower because of the crisis and employees, despite questioning their role within their company, prefer to play it safe," analyzes Guillaume Bosmans, HR research expert at Securex. "When the crisis is over, we should expect a more dynamic recovery of the employment market with more voluntary departures assuming that there are more openings." This trend applies to all regions, although the rate of voluntary departures is slightly higher in Flanders (5.3%, compared to 4.44% in Wallonia and 4.84% in Brussels). On the other hand, involuntary departures increased by 16% last year, mainly due to a significant increase in bankruptcies and retirements, which reached their highest rate since 2015 but also because of the health crisis.  Sources L'Echo

Resignations are down in the Belgian workforce2021-04-27T10:19:19+00:00

The mobility budget, what is it and how do you use it?

2021-04-27T10:06:28+00:00

The mobility budget applies to all employees that have a car company or that are eligible to have one.  What’s the mobility budget all about? It allows employees to transfer their “company car budget” into a flexible mobility budget for private mobility It’s optional: employers & employees can choose it if it works for them It gives employers the freedom to define which transport options are available, as long as they’re sustainable It can be spent by the employee (& family) on sustainable mobility It can be cost neutral for the employer The mobility budget is intended to wean Belgian employees off company cars. Benefits: Helping fight climate change Contributing to employee well-being Flexibility Fiscally attractive Save time and increase productivity The amount of the mobility budget is based on the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of the company car for the employer, the calculation can vary from employee to employee. Here are some examples of how the mobility budget is used: As a contribution towards an electric car For a bike, e-scooter or [...]

The mobility budget, what is it and how do you use it?2021-04-27T10:06:28+00:00

Taxing employees working from home in countries bordering Belgium

2021-04-15T11:58:57+00:00

Belgium has now extended its tax agreements with all neighbouring countries (France, Germany, The Netherlands and Luxembourg) so that any employee who is currently on a Belgian payroll but working from home due to Corona in any of these countries will continue to pay tax in Belgium as if he or she was actually in Belgium. This agreement applies until 30 June 2021. Background Belgium has concluded a double tax treaty with many countries. On this basis, an employee's professional income is in principle taxed in the country where he or she is employed (with a number of exceptions). Due to the corona crisis, many employees are no longer able to cross the border to work in Belgium. As a result, these employees (are no longer taxable in the normal country of employment (Belgium) but in the country where they live. Tax agreements in response to COVID-19 In this context, Belgium concluded a number of tax agreements with neighbouring countries in May 2020. As a result, the days of employment in the home country remained notionally taxable in the normal country of employment of the employees concerned. i.e. Belgium. These agreements were valid until March 31, 2021. Belgium is now extending [...]

Taxing employees working from home in countries bordering Belgium2021-04-15T11:58:57+00:00

Start your own Business Seminar : 20 May 2021

2021-06-15T12:08:20+00:00

Start your own business in Belgium - Online Edition Thursday 20 May 2021 Welcome to the 2021 edition of Belgium's premier business start up event. This event is dedicated to helping you set up your business in Belgium. This half day seminar takes you through all the practical and essential steps you need to take to get your business up and running. Local Knowledge has teamed up with ING, The Bulletin, Group S and LBBH to bring you expert advice on how to start your own business in Belgium. Once again this event is running as an interactive webinar – read on for more details. Registration is free but compulsory. Date: 20 May 2021 Platform – Webinar – Room opens 13h45 14h00 Opening session: Introduction to the format and the speakers 14h10 Keynote - hear from a local entrepreneur 14h40 Each expert introduces their subject - company structures, social security for self-employed, tax matters, banking and finance. 15h00 Parallel break out rooms - you move from session to session to get more information on each of the issues that interest you. We also have a facilitated networking room where you can chat informally to other participants. Post your questions in the chat session [...]

Start your own Business Seminar : 20 May 20212021-06-15T12:08:20+00:00

Working from home – here’s how to stay sane!

2021-04-14T16:22:44+00:00

The Louvain4Work team have produced a new paper on staying sane while working from home. Composed of an interdisciplinary consortium of UCLouvain professors and researchers who study different aspects of work in the context of their research the short guide contains some useful tips on how to cope with this prolonged period of home working. You can read the report here: Tips on Working from Home and find out more about their work here: www.uclouvain.be/louvain4work

Working from home – here’s how to stay sane!2021-04-14T16:22:44+00:00

All temporary unemployment measures rolled forward to 30 June 2021

2021-04-14T11:34:59+00:00

Employers can continue to use the Corona temporary unemployment measures but only if they have used the scheme for at least 20% of regular working hours during April, May and June 2020. If not, they need to use the regular temporary unemployment scheme which requires proof of loss of revenue. These new rules have not yet been published in the Official Journal but they are expected to come in the coming days. Source: SDWorx

All temporary unemployment measures rolled forward to 30 June 20212021-04-14T11:34:59+00:00

Quarantine after your summer holidays?

2020-07-24T07:43:05+00:00

What happens if one of your employees has to quarantine for two weeks when they get back from holiday? If she or he can't work from home then his/her employment contract is considered to be suspended for the duration of the quarantine. You can hire a temp or a student to fill in for the duration of the quarantine period.   Source: Partena Professional

Quarantine after your summer holidays?2020-07-24T07:43:05+00:00

Lunch vouchers and other cheques – extended validity

2020-06-05T09:47:33+00:00

 The royal decree published on 4 June confirms that the validity of any lunch vouchers, ecocheques or 'cheques-cadeaux' that were due to expire between March and June 2020 will be extended for a further 6 months. This will be automatic for all electronic cheques. For sports and culture cheques which would have expired on 30 September, the new expiry date will be 31 December 2020.  Source: SD Worx

Lunch vouchers and other cheques – extended validity2020-06-05T09:47:33+00:00

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