Two significant new notice period rules under Belgian Employment Law
One-week notice period during the first six months of employment Prior to 1 August 2026, the notice periods applicable during the first six months of employment varied according to the employee’s seniority. For employment contracts that started as from 1 January 2014, when the employment contract was terminated by the employer, the applicable notice period […]
Proposal to Reintroduce a Trial Period under Belgian Employment Law
The trial period, abolished in 2014, is set to be reintroduced under a draft law introduced on 23 February 2026. Current legal framework Under the current legal regime, notice periods applicable during the first six months of employment vary depending on the employee’s seniority. Where termination is initiated by the employer, notice period ranges from […]
Recent Belgian Case Law on Dismissals | Key Points for Employers
Most case law in employment matters relates to the termination of employment contracts by employers. Recently, two significant rulings have been issued, both of which have a substantial impact on HR practices. The first decision, made by the Brussels Labour Court on 29 avril 2024, concerns age discrimination in the context of an employer terminating […]