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Increase of the employer return guarantee on occupational pensions
As of 1 January 2025, the employer return guarantee on occupational pensions will increase to 2.50%, after having remained stable at 1.75% for the past 9 years.
Loi européenne relative à la restauration de la nature : quel impact sur votre projet ?
La « Loi européenne relative à la restauration de la nature », adoptée en juin 2024, est un règlement historique qui, pour la première fois, fixe des objectifs juridiquement contraignants pour la restauration de la nature et des écosystèmes au sein de l'Union européenne.
New AML Regulation Comes Into Force
On 9 July 2024, Regulation (EU) 2024/1624 on the prevention of the use of the financial system for money laundering or terrorist financing (AMLR) came into effect.
L’IA au carrefour entre développement technologique et dilemmes éthiques
Depuis des siècles, le progrès technologique transforme notre quotidien, tant au niveau privé que professionnel.
One year of the FSR: the first (in-depth) investigations and the impact on international trade dynamics
On 12 July 2024, the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) celebrated its first anniversary.
Trends in the legal recruitment market
Sara Beernaert, Sara Berquin and Karolien Eeckhoudt, three of our leading legal recruitment partners, share their perspectives on the trends that are currently reshaping the legal recruitment market.
Ecodesign: textiles, footwear, detergents and chemicals amongst products to be prioritised under new rules
Published on 28 June 2024 and in force since 18 July, the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation builds on the requirements established by its predecessor, the Ecodesign Directive, to further improve the sustainability of products placed on the EU market.
Atténuer les risques juridiques : le guide stratégique pour les services juridiques
En tant que juriste d’entreprise, il est essentiel de comprendre les graves conséquences du non-respect des lois, règlements et obligations contractuelles.
What is the impact of the AI Act for the use of artificial intelligence in business processes?
The AI Act came into force on 1 August 2024, and within a period of two years, the majority of the obligations for companies must be complied with. For companies that use artificial intelligence (AI) in their business processes, the countdown has begun.
Vacances annuelles : Nouveautés en 2024
En 2024, le paysage législatif belge concernant le droit aux vacances annuelles a connu des changements significatifs. De nouvelles règles permettent maintenant aux travailleurs de reporter certains jours de congé d’une année à l’autre et de maintenir leurs jours de congé en cas d’incapacité de travail tombant pendant leurs vacances.
Mandatory time registration for most cleaning activities as of 1 September 2024
There is under Belgian law no broad requirement for every employer to have a time registration system in place, notwithstanding the case law of the European Court of Justice requiring such a system.
Corporate Sustainbility Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) approved by EU
After the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) in 2022, the EU has now also enacted a second directive aiming at improving the ESG and corporate social responsibility of companies active within the EU.
The introduction of a duty to actively monitor the right to work of subcontractor staff
Workers who are not a national of an EU-Member State, need in principle a work permit in order to be allowed to work in Belgium.
Laisser PowerPoint prendre votre place et les autres erreurs à éviter lors d’une présentation
Combien de fois avez-vous assisté à une réunion ou à un séminaire où, ennuyé, vous aviez du mal à vous concentrer sur ce que l’orateur voulait dire, même si la présentation était intéressante en soi ?
Transposition of the NIS 2 Directive into Belgian law to strengthen cybersecurity
The law establishing a framework for the cybersecurity of network and information systems of general importance for public safety (the NIS 2 Act) was published in the Belgian State Gazette on 17 May 2024.
Synthetic data – a miracle cure or a data protection headache?
Synthetic data, a term lacking a precise legal definition, broadly refers to data artificially generated to resemble the characteristics of real data, including their structure and statistical distribution.