Employment Law

There is more to employment than meets the eye. 

It encompasses the entire spectrum of maintaining a compliant workplace while recognizing that the human capital is essential. 

Whether it concerns the hiring of employees, drafting employment agreements or terms and conditions of employment, the dismissal of employees, matters involving the employee representative bodies, working with third parties or corporate and workforce restructurings, by making the right choices at the right time, you will prevent costly mistakes and limit your risks. 

Employment law and social security law are known as one of the fastest-evolving branches of Belgian law, necessitating up-to-date expertise and advice. Consequently, our legal expertise serves as your compass, guiding you through the complexities of Belgian employment law and Belgian social security law to ensure your company's compliance and strategic success. 

Thanks to the in-depth know-how and unique approach of our lawyers, bringing together considerable knowledge, we provide assistance and pragmatic advice on a daily basis with regard to all legal concerns crucial to your organization's structure and the management of your human capital. 

The Employment Law team at EY Law is active on the regional, national and international markets and our clients are active in various industries (e.g., logistics, pharma, banking sector, service providers, non-profit organisations, retail etc.). 

Leveraging the global EY Law network enables us to provide seamless international assistance, ensuring your business is supported across borders with consistent and strategic legal solutions. Trust EY Law Belgium for both local expertise and global reach.

Scenario 1: 

You are requested to navigate a compliant workforce restructuring to align with the envisaged global business transformation. 

Scenario 2:

Post-merger, you are requested to harmonise the remuneration and employment conditions across the workforces belonging to different joint committees.

Scenario 3: 

You are requested to review your template agreements for working with third party employees and self-employed professionals to ensure compliance with Belgian employment and social security law. 

Scenario 1: 

Advice and assistance during the entire business transformation process, from the planning and management of the project, conducting a feasibility phase, budgeting the costs, ensuring a clear communication employee representative bodies and authorities up to the implementation of the workforce restructuring. 

Scenario 2: 

Draft of a harmonized remuneration and employment strategy post-merger, including budget calculations, assistance during information and consultations rounds, drafting of contractual documents, etc. 

Scenario 3: 

Conduct a legal review and update of the template agreements for third-party contractors and self-employed professionals to ensure compliance with Belgian employment and social security legislation, while also considering the specificities of contractual relationships and potential risks.