Government reaches agreement on Labour Deal SD Worx Knowledge Centre Source Press release dated 15 February 2022 – Government reaches agreement on labour market reforms | Pierre-Yves Dermagne (belgium.be)
The federal government reached an agreement on the Labour Deal on 15 February 2022. This includes measures to promote the level of employment. We only have limited information at this time. Nevertheless, we would like to give you an initial overview of these measures: •
Each employee receives an individual training entitlement to: o three days in 2022; o four days in 2023; and o five days from 2024.
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Companies with at least 20 employees must draw up a training plan at least once a year.
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Platform workers have received more clarity about their social status. If a number of legally defined criteria are met, there is a refutable presumption that they are employees. In addition, each platform will have to take out compulsory work accident insurance for all its platform workers, regardless of their status.
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The Government is working towards a better work-life balance as follows: o
Employees may choose to work their weekly working hours in a four-day working week. They may also opt for a variable weekly schedule, where they alternate between working longer or shorter hours on a weekly basis.
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Companies with at least 20 employees must make arrangements to guarantee a 'right to be offline'.
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in principle, the period for publishing variable part-time work schedules has been increased from five to at least seven working days.
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Employees who have been dismissed with a notice period may request a transition path from their employer. This can also be offered by the employer. Through such a process, employees can start working for a new employer on a voluntary basis during their notice period.
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Employees who have been dismissed with a notice period of at least 30 weeks may devote the last third of this period to activities that enhance their employability on the labour market (outplacement support) while retaining their salary.
SD Worx Social/Legal News March 2022
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