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Be precise on the reasons for contract termination
When you dismiss an employee, he or she has the right to know the exact reasons. To avoid future discussion or even a court case, it is best to [...]
No light at the end of the tunnel yet for the Flemish labour market
The labour shortage in the Flemish market could last another decade according to Steunpunt Werk (KU Leuven). Some 800.000 employees aged 50 plus are getting closer to retirement, but [...]
Reduction in social security contribution rates
Among the many measures proposed by Belgium’s ‘taxshift’ measures, is the gradual decrease in social security contributions paid by self-employed. of the independent workers gradually decreases. This year the [...]
Better protection for self-employed who are unable to work due to illness or accident
From 1 January 2018, the self-employed who are unable to work due to illness or an accident will get support from their mutuelle (social security fund) sooner. The ‘waiting period’ [...]
New reduction thresholds for provisional ONSS contributions starting in 2018
In the past, self-employed workers who wanted to reduce their contributions after experiencing a drop in income were often unable to do so. To try to make it easier [...]
Possibility to increase the value of gifts from employers to employees
In principle, gifts correspond to salary An employer can give a gift in kind – in money or as voucher – to employees. These gifts correspond in principle to salary [...]
Introduction of a profit-share bonus
Since 1st January 2018, employees can benefit from a new profit-share bonus which has attractive tax conditions as long as the rules are followed. Read more about this new bonus [...]
Come and work for Local Knowledge!
We have a vacancy for a part time HR coordinator (maternity cover) from 1 April - 15 July 2017 with the possibility of extension. Precise hours/days are negotiable. As our [...]
Have you overestimated your state pension in Belgium?
According to a study by Securex, most self employed people in Belgium overestimate the amount that they think they will get when they retire by 25%. A survey showed that [...]
Do you use your own car for work?
The amount you can claim per kilometre is currently 0.3363€. As long as you stick to this amount, no tax or social security is due on the payment although you [...]
Paid education leave
All employees in Belgium are entitled to paid education leave. Each region has now identified a list of sectors and jobs where a labour shortage exists. If an employee follows [...]
New tax for lazy people (we’re talking bikes here)
Since 1 October 2016 fast electric bikes (top speed 45 km/h), have been allocated a new legal status – they are now considered as mopeds (bike with an engine) rather [...]
Be precise on the reasons for contract termination
When you dismiss an employee, he or she has the right to know the exact reasons. To avoid future discussion or even a court case, it is best to [...]
No light at the end of the tunnel yet for the Flemish labour market
The labour shortage in the Flemish market could last another decade according to Steunpunt Werk (KU Leuven). Some 800.000 employees aged 50 plus are getting closer to retirement, but [...]
Reduction in social security contribution rates
Among the many measures proposed by Belgium’s ‘taxshift’ measures, is the gradual decrease in social security contributions paid by self-employed. of the independent workers gradually decreases. This year the [...]
Better protection for self-employed who are unable to work due to illness or accident
From 1 January 2018, the self-employed who are unable to work due to illness or an accident will get support from their mutuelle (social security fund) sooner. The ‘waiting period’ [...]
New reduction thresholds for provisional ONSS contributions starting in 2018
In the past, self-employed workers who wanted to reduce their contributions after experiencing a drop in income were often unable to do so. To try to make it easier [...]
Possibility to increase the value of gifts from employers to employees
In principle, gifts correspond to salary An employer can give a gift in kind – in money or as voucher – to employees. These gifts correspond in principle to salary [...]
Introduction of a profit-share bonus
Since 1st January 2018, employees can benefit from a new profit-share bonus which has attractive tax conditions as long as the rules are followed. Read more about this new bonus [...]
Come and work for Local Knowledge!
We have a vacancy for a part time HR coordinator (maternity cover) from 1 April - 15 July 2017 with the possibility of extension. Precise hours/days are negotiable. As our [...]
Have you overestimated your state pension in Belgium?
According to a study by Securex, most self employed people in Belgium overestimate the amount that they think they will get when they retire by 25%. A survey showed that [...]
Do you use your own car for work?
The amount you can claim per kilometre is currently 0.3363€. As long as you stick to this amount, no tax or social security is due on the payment although you [...]
Paid education leave
All employees in Belgium are entitled to paid education leave. Each region has now identified a list of sectors and jobs where a labour shortage exists. If an employee follows [...]
New tax for lazy people (we’re talking bikes here)
Since 1 October 2016 fast electric bikes (top speed 45 km/h), have been allocated a new legal status – they are now considered as mopeds (bike with an engine) rather [...]
Be precise on the reasons for contract termination
When you dismiss an employee, he or she has the right to know the exact reasons. To avoid future discussion or even a court case, it is best to [...]
No light at the end of the tunnel yet for the Flemish labour market
The labour shortage in the Flemish market could last another decade according to Steunpunt Werk (KU Leuven). Some 800.000 employees aged 50 plus are getting closer to retirement, but [...]
Reduction in social security contribution rates
Among the many measures proposed by Belgium’s ‘taxshift’ measures, is the gradual decrease in social security contributions paid by self-employed. of the independent workers gradually decreases. This year the [...]
Better protection for self-employed who are unable to work due to illness or accident
From 1 January 2018, the self-employed who are unable to work due to illness or an accident will get support from their mutuelle (social security fund) sooner. The ‘waiting period’ [...]
New reduction thresholds for provisional ONSS contributions starting in 2018
In the past, self-employed workers who wanted to reduce their contributions after experiencing a drop in income were often unable to do so. To try to make it easier [...]
Possibility to increase the value of gifts from employers to employees
In principle, gifts correspond to salary An employer can give a gift in kind – in money or as voucher – to employees. These gifts correspond in principle to salary [...]
Introduction of a profit-share bonus
Since 1st January 2018, employees can benefit from a new profit-share bonus which has attractive tax conditions as long as the rules are followed. Read more about this new bonus [...]
Come and work for Local Knowledge!
We have a vacancy for a part time HR coordinator (maternity cover) from 1 April - 15 July 2017 with the possibility of extension. Precise hours/days are negotiable. As our [...]
Have you overestimated your state pension in Belgium?
According to a study by Securex, most self employed people in Belgium overestimate the amount that they think they will get when they retire by 25%. A survey showed that [...]
Do you use your own car for work?
The amount you can claim per kilometre is currently 0.3363€. As long as you stick to this amount, no tax or social security is due on the payment although you [...]
Paid education leave
All employees in Belgium are entitled to paid education leave. Each region has now identified a list of sectors and jobs where a labour shortage exists. If an employee follows [...]
New tax for lazy people (we’re talking bikes here)
Since 1 October 2016 fast electric bikes (top speed 45 km/h), have been allocated a new legal status – they are now considered as mopeds (bike with an engine) rather [...]
Be precise on the reasons for contract termination
When you dismiss an employee, he or she has the right to know the exact reasons. To avoid future discussion or even a court case, it is best to [...]
No light at the end of the tunnel yet for the Flemish labour market
The labour shortage in the Flemish market could last another decade according to Steunpunt Werk (KU Leuven). Some 800.000 employees aged 50 plus are getting closer to retirement, but [...]
Reduction in social security contribution rates
Among the many measures proposed by Belgium’s ‘taxshift’ measures, is the gradual decrease in social security contributions paid by self-employed. of the independent workers gradually decreases. This year the [...]
Better protection for self-employed who are unable to work due to illness or accident
From 1 January 2018, the self-employed who are unable to work due to illness or an accident will get support from their mutuelle (social security fund) sooner. The ‘waiting period’ [...]
New reduction thresholds for provisional ONSS contributions starting in 2018
In the past, self-employed workers who wanted to reduce their contributions after experiencing a drop in income were often unable to do so. To try to make it easier [...]
Possibility to increase the value of gifts from employers to employees
In principle, gifts correspond to salary An employer can give a gift in kind – in money or as voucher – to employees. These gifts correspond in principle to salary [...]
Introduction of a profit-share bonus
Since 1st January 2018, employees can benefit from a new profit-share bonus which has attractive tax conditions as long as the rules are followed. Read more about this new bonus [...]
Come and work for Local Knowledge!
We have a vacancy for a part time HR coordinator (maternity cover) from 1 April - 15 July 2017 with the possibility of extension. Precise hours/days are negotiable. As our [...]
Have you overestimated your state pension in Belgium?
According to a study by Securex, most self employed people in Belgium overestimate the amount that they think they will get when they retire by 25%. A survey showed that [...]
Do you use your own car for work?
The amount you can claim per kilometre is currently 0.3363€. As long as you stick to this amount, no tax or social security is due on the payment although you [...]
Paid education leave
All employees in Belgium are entitled to paid education leave. Each region has now identified a list of sectors and jobs where a labour shortage exists. If an employee follows [...]
New tax for lazy people (we’re talking bikes here)
Since 1 October 2016 fast electric bikes (top speed 45 km/h), have been allocated a new legal status – they are now considered as mopeds (bike with an engine) rather [...]
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