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The Belgian requirement to rely on recognized dockers to perform dock work passes the ECJ test… the recognition procedure of dockers does not
In a long-awaited court ruling, the ECJ confirmed on 11 February 2021 that the Belgian rules on dock work, obliging companies to have only recognised dockers carry out dock work in ports, does not necessarily constitute a violation of the free movement of workers, the freedom of establishment and the freedom to provide services.
The 2021 Guide to minimum terms of employment for posted workers
ALTIUS’ Employment Team is proud to announce that it has contributed to the 2021 Guide to minimum terms of employment for posted workers.
Webinar video | Life Sciences Session #3: ‘Trop is te veel’: what not to do in case of pricing of medicines?
The COVID-19 pandemic challenges companies and firms worldwide, and requires us all to adopt new proactive approaches. While COVID-19 prevents us from being together, our Life Sciences team takes the initiative to give you short, digestible and regular online Life Sciences Sessions.
Webinar video | AG et CA en 2021: le numérique et les conflits d’intérêts
La saison des assemblées générales annuelles approche à grand pas… L’occasion pour nos expertes du Corporate de vous exposer les dernières nouveautés introduites par le Code des sociétés et des associations (CSA).
Real Estate Recovery: Bouncing back after the global pandemic
In the Virtual Round Table Series by IR Global, our expert Lieven Peeters joins the discussion on the future of real estate after the global pandemic.
Hyperlinking and copyright law: effective technological measures are the key
The Court of Justice of the European Union has given a welcome answer to the question of under what circumstances embedding, by means of the technique of framing, should be regarded as a communication to the public that requires the copyright holder’s prior authorisation.
Focus on social inspection audits in the construction sector…What to expect in 2021?
Last week, the Social Information and Investigation Service published its 2021 Action Plan revealing the inspection services’ strategy and top priorities for 2021. As over the last few years, the construction sector continues to be highly-targeted. We summarise what you can expect in 2021.
Nitrogen crisis in Flanders? A recent judgment may have serious consequences
On 25 February 2021, the Flemish Council for Permit Disputes annulled a permit for the construction and operation of two large-scale poultry barns. But what does this judgment mean for further economic development in Flanders?
Webinar Video | Posting workers to Belgium: all you need to know
Belgium is one of the EU countries with the highest number of posted workers. However, foreign employers posting workers to Belgium and Belgian companies ‘receiving’ the foreign workers are often not fully aware of all immigration, employment, social security and tax consequences triggered by such a posting set-up.
Posting workers to Belgium: all you need to know
The ALTIUS’ Employment Team gives a general overview of the employment-related requirements and points for attention that sending and receiving companies have to comply with when temporarily posting workers to Belgium.
What is drop-shipping and how does it differ from a market place?
In recent years, the practice of drop-shipping has intensified by taking advantage of the boom in e-commerce.
Obligations and checks relating to foreign workers and self-employed individuals extended to all sectors and industries
In August 2020, as part of measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government imposed a new record-keeping obligation and compliance check on certain employers and users which temporarily rely on foreign employees or self-employed individuals (for further details please see “COVID-19: new record-keeping obligation and compliance check relating to foreign workers and self-employed individuals”). Initially, these obligations were limited to employers active in the construction, cleaning, meat, agriculture and horticulture sectors. However, the government has extended these obligations to all sectors and industries. In addition, foreign workers and self-employed individuals must, under certain circumstances, provide evidence of a negative COVID-19 test.