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Belgium's Coalition Government Unveils Bold Labor Law Reforms

3/17/2025

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The new coalition government in Belgium is shaking things up with bold labor law reforms. Key proposals include mandatory occupational pensions, higher meal voucher values, and flexible compensation systems. These changes are designed to boost job security while giving employers more management flexibility, affecting severance pay, unemployment benefits, and absenteeism policies for both workers and businesses.

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The new coalition government in Belgium is shaking things up with bold labor law reforms. Key proposals include mandatory occupational pensions, higher meal voucher values, and flexible compensation systems. These changes are designed to boost job security while giving employers more management flexibility, affecting severance pay, unemployment benefits, and absenteeism policies for both workers and businesses.