Until recently 2 medical certificates were enough to terminate a contract of employment on the grounds of medical force majeure: a certificate of the treating doctor and a certificate of the company doctor. However, since 9 January 2017 this termination needs to be preceded by a reintegration process which implies that when the treating doctor […]
On 1 April 2014, the so-called obligation to state reasons was introduced in Belgian dismissal law. This does not imply that the reason of the dismissal needs to be specified in the notice of termination. The reason of dismissal is only notified when the employee explicitly asks for this. The employee needs to request this […]
If you own a one-man business you are personally liable for all professional debts. If so, your family home could be attached. To avoid this a statement can be filed with the civil-law notary which is registered at the mortgage registry office. This involves costs, but your family home can no longer be attached. This […]
In pursuance of the Act of 21 July 2016, electronically registered shipments are legally put on a par with shipments by registered mail. Can this be used in employment law? First of all, it is necessary to make sure the employer has the employee’s right mail address. The employment regulations can specify that the employee […]
Which procedure must employers follow when notified of an employee’s wage assignment? This procedure was simplified by the Act of 7 March 2016: The creditor must notify his intention to the employee to execute the assignment. The employer must be notified of the service to the employee. The creditor must deposit a notice of assignment. […]
