Belgium

Hiring a new colleague: what are my rights and obligations?

The right to recruit stems from the employer's freedom to conduct business. It is not defined by law and is, in principle, free but not absolute. There are therefore a number of rules that must be respected, which are summarised in the "right to hire".

The right to recruit is based on common sense and, for the most part, is self-evident. But a refresher is never useless considering the possible sanctions in case of violation.

In this article, the rules applicable in Belgium will be explained with, wherever possible, concrete examples.

What are the rules regarding telework

The corona crisis has given companies much food for thought when it comes to telework. Due to the measures imposed by the government; companies were obliged to allow their employees to work from home. A lot of companies will therefore be adapting their telework policy, even when the crisis is over. We summarise all the rules.