17 June 2026
Termination of the contract during the first 6 months: the notice period is reduced to 1 week
The Act applies to employment contracts whose performance begins on or after August 1st, 2026.
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11 June 2026
Cap on the notice period at 52 weeks
The notice period is capped at 52 weeks for employees with 17 years or more of service.This applies only to employment contracts that, as agreed by the employer and the employee, begin on or after June 1st, 2026. For employment contracts already in effect, the current rules remain applicable.
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04 June 2026
Voluntary overtime: A more flexible system from April 1st, 2026
With the publication of the Act on June 1st, 2026, the new voluntary overtime system finally takes effect. The changes made to the existing rules allow for broader and more flexible use of this type of overtime.
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As well-regarded specialists, Sotra's lawyers are regularly invited to speak during seminars and conferences on topics of social and fiscal law.
17.09.26
From 12:00 to 13:00
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Règlement du travail – impact des dernières réformes
Le règlement du travail à la lumière des récentes modifications législatives : quelles adaptations sont nécessaires ?
En raison de plusieurs récentes modifications législatives, le règlement du travail doit être adapté sur plusieurs points. Au cours de cette formation, nous vous présenterons les principales modifications et vous donnerons des conseils pratiques pour intégrer correctement et efficacement ces règles dans votre règlement du travail.
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19.11.26
From 09:00 to 17:30
Best Western Wavre Hotel
La législation sociale en Belgique : formation de base
Cette formation, structurée en 4 modules (2 journées complètes : 19 et 26 novembre 2026) suit le cours de la vie du contrat de travail, depuis la phase de sélection et d’engagement d’un travailleur jusqu’à la rupture du contrat de travail.
Elle aborde tous les principes de base du droit du travail, de manière claire et pratique.
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26.11.26
From 14:00 to 17:30
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La gestion des incapacités de travail : une approche pratique et transversale
Cette formation aborde les différents aspects juridiques de l’incapacité de travail. Elle intègre les dernières réformes législatives intervenues en la matière et propose une approche basée sur des situations concrètes.
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