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Voluntary Overtime From 1 April 2026: What’s Changing?

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A comprehensive reform of the voluntary overtime system has been announced, with retroactive effect from 1 April 2026. The federal government has opted for a single, uniform framework designed to offer businesses greater flexibility, while employees can count on a clear and tax-efficient system. Below, we outline the key elements of this reform.

Cindy Nys
Sophie Vissers
| 3 min read | 27 Apr 2026

Fingerprinting in the workplace: legal aspects of biometric time recording

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In a world where technology is finding its way into every area of our daily lives, companies are faced with the challenge of integrating innovative solutions without compromising their employees’ privacy. Biometric time recording such as the use of fingerprints is an efficient way to keep track of employee attendance. The crucial question, however, is how this technology fits in with the strict rules of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). In this article, we discuss the legal aspects of the use of biometric data in the workplace in light of a recent case.

Ellen Van Ingelgem
Sophie Vissers
| 6 min read | 01 May 2025

Language use in the context of employment law

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‘Find out about the specific rules on language use in employment documents in Belgium. Discover how places of business and regional language requirements affect employment contracts, work regulations and more.’

Sophie Vissers
| 5 min read | 01 Apr 2025
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