The Belgian trial period is back: what the Clarinval reform changes for SMEs from day one
On 21 May 2026, the Belgian Chamber voted to reinstate a trial regime covering the first six months of the employment contract. Notice cut to one week, written reasoning, scope limited to new contracts: what employers need to grasp before publication in the Moniteur belge.
Belgian joint committees: picking the right JC for your employees
The joint committee (JC) drives salary scales, bonuses, leave days, training, end-of-career. Picking the wrong JC is costly: NSSO rectification, retroactive corrections, labour court disputes. Here is how to determine it from your real activity and validate it with the SPF Emploi.
Posting a job in Belgium: Dimona, contract, smooth onboarding
From the LinkedIn ad to the first month's payslip: what a Belgian SME must tick to avoid a Dimona infringement, an incomplete employment contract or losing a hire in week 3 due to weak onboarding.