Employment Law Belgium

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Gain an understanding of employment law and practice in Belgium and acquire the knowledge and confidence to deal effectively with cross country HR issues
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1-day interactive seminar
10 Dec 2010
London £550 + VAT

Employment Law Belgium in brief:

A large proportion of UK employers have responsibility for staff based in Belgium. As the law in this jurisdiction differs considerably from UK law, it is crucial you are aware of the key differences to ensure you manage your people within the law.

This seminar provides key insights into the employment law framework governing Belgium and through a case study led approach equips participants with the skills and knowledge to operate for success in this country. Led by Sylvie Cousin, a lawyer from top firm Eversheds, you will also gain access to an expert who will advise you on latest changes and key issues HR must be aware of.

This event is CPD accredited.

Designed for:

Business directors, personnel and HR managers, employee relations professionals, in-house counsel, lawyers, line managers and anyone with responsibility for staff in Belgium

Training highlights:

  • Understand the legal framework governing Belgium, including latest developments and law in the pipeline
  • Appreciate the differences between Belgian law and the UK position and learn how to deal with key HR issues appropriately
  • Learn how to advise colleagues on key aspects of employment law in Belgium
  • Apply the employment law knowledge learned to real-life scenarios and assess how to deal with practical situations in the most effective and time efficient way

The Programme

09:00
Registration and coffee
09:30
An overview of the employment law framework in Belgium
  • An introduction to Belgian employment law: examining the legal system and the social framework
  • The generation pact: what this means for employers
10:15
Getting started: recruiting staff and making employment contracts
  • Getting to grips with key recruitment issues: non discrimination; asking personal questions; checking for criminal records; references
  • Understanding the different types of employment contracts and related terms
  • Key terms in employment contracts: language; duration; trial periods; non competition; notice periods
  • Typical benefits
11:15
Coffee
11:30
Collective bargaining and trade unions
  • Appreciating the role of trade unions in Belgium and how this impacts HR
  • Understanding the terms of collective bargaining agreements
12:00
Day to day employee management
  • Working time: key considerations
  • Dealing with absence and performance
  • Discipline and grievances
  • Suspension of the employment contract: justified absences
12:30
Lunch
13:30
Employee Representation
  • Social elections and sanctions
  • Employee representative rights
  • Union delegation
14:15
Termination of employment
  • Ways of terminating employment and general dismissal protection
  • Information and consultation
  • Notice periods
  • Specific entitlements for older workers
  • Employment tribunals and claims
15:00
Tea
15:15
Discrimination law
  • How does the legislation in Belgium differ to the UK position
  • Bullying and harassment
15:45
What’s on the horizon?
  • Future developments in labour law
  • Concerns for employers
16:30
End of seminar

Client testimonials

Very informative

—Margaret Mitchell, HR Manager, Paul Smith Ltd

Very interesting course

—Angela Baker, HR Manager, HCC International Insurance

Good experience, Good presentation

—Emma Cook, Senior HR Generalist Europe,

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Testimonials

“Good experience, Good presentation”

— Emma Cook, Senior HR Generalist Europe

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