Has the Court of Justice disallowed language requirements in cross-border employment relationships? *

Belgium, European Union - June 18 2013
On 16 April 2013, the Court of Justice of the European Union held (C-202/11) that the rule that an employment contract between a company established…

Co-authors: Philippe François.

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Salary freeze in 2013 and 2014: wage increases illegal *

Belgium - May 2 2013
A new royal decree providing for a salary freeze in 2013 and 2014 was published today in the Belgian State Gazette. The decree provides that…

Co-authors: Philippe François.

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Employment plan for older workers *

Belgium - September 20 2012
Effective 1 January 2013, all Belgian companies with more than 20 employees must have in place an employment plan for older workers, for the purpose of maintaining or increasing the number of employees aged 45 or more.

Co-authors: Philippe François.

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Trial period for temporary employees hired on a permanent basis *

Belgium - June 12 2012
Belgian employment contracts often provide for a trial period, to ensure that the parties are a good fit.

Co-authors: Philippe François.

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New developments in Belgian employment law *

Belgium - April 11 2012
On 6 April 2012, the Omnibus Act of 29 March 2012, which introduces a number of important changes to employment law, was published in the Belgian State Gazette.

Co-authors: Philippe François.

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