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Wage increase thanks to indexation

Wages will rise by 5.5% over two years thanks to the indexation mechanism. For an average gross salary, that means a gain of more than 100 euros net per month. This concretely supports workers' purchasing power in the face of the rising cost of living.

Employment Federal

15 May 2026

A cap on employer contributions to boost Belgium's attractiveness

From 1 July 2025, employer social security contributions will be capped. In practice, this concerns only the charges paid by the employer, not the employee's contributions. By limiting the cost borne by companies for high-earning profiles, Belgium becomes more attractive for recruiting and retaining qualified talent. The measure thus strengthens the competitiveness of our businesses while preserving the appeal of our labour market. From 1 April 2026, this cap will no longer apply to sportspeople.

Employment Federal

15 May 2026

Reduction of employer contributions to make hiring easier

Employers' contributions will be gradually reduced, with relief rising from 325 million euros in 2025 to around 1 billion euros in 2029. By lowering the social cost borne by employers for each worker, hiring becomes more accessible and more attractive. For businesses, it means more room to recruit, invest and stay competitive. For citizens, it is a measure that can open up more job opportunities and boost activity in our country.

Employment Federal

15 May 2026

Capping the maximum notice period at 52 weeks

The maximum notice period is now capped at 52 weeks, the equivalent of 17 years' seniority. This limit gives businesses greater predictability and helps preserve their competitiveness by avoiding periods that are too long and difficult to manage. For employees, it also means not being stuck for too long in a situation that has become uncertain or unwanted. With a clearer framework, everyone can move on faster, prepare what comes next and seize a new career opportunity more easily.

Employment Federal

15 May 2026

Abolition of the minimum weekly working hours

The minimum weekly working time threshold is being lowered to one tenth of a full-time schedule, instead of one third previously. This change opens the door to shorter, more flexible jobs suited to students, pensioners, people with disabilities, informal carers and anyone who cannot work many hours. It also makes it possible to formally declare small tasks that would otherwise risk remaining undeclared work. The result: more opportunities, better social protection for workers and fairer tax revenue for the State.

Employment Federal

15 May 2026

Adapting night work in e-commerce to create jobs

In retail, related sectors and e-commerce, night work will now begin at 11 p.m., with simpler procedures for introducing it. This change gives Belgian companies more means to stay competitive against foreign rivals, particularly in a sector where orders, logistics and delivery times are decisive. The purchasing power of current workers is maintained, while creating a more favourable framework for business development and job creation in Belgium.

Employment Federal

15 May 2026

Abolition of the ban on night work

Night work is no longer governed by a blanket ban, but by simpler rules better suited to companies' needs and to realities on the ground. It may be organised between 8 pm and 6 am, through a collective labour agreement signed by all the trade unions represented in the company or through a change to the work rules. This change gives companies more room for manoeuvre, particularly when they face peaks in activity or need to stay competitive, while maintaining a formal framework for workers. A measure designed to support growth, attract activity to Belgium and create the jobs that come with it.

Employment Federal

15 May 2026

Simplification of working hours for greater flexibility

Work rules are becoming more flexible and easier to manage. Rather than having to list every individual schedule, employers will be able to set out a general framework specifying the periods during which work takes place in the company. For employees, this opens up more scope to adapt working hours to their private lives, for example to their children's school routine. For employers, it means less red tape and a more agile organisation, while keeping a clear framework with mandatory elements.

Employment Federal

15 May 2026

Voluntary overtime to earn more

Workers who wish to do so can work up to 360 hours of voluntary overtime a year in every sector. For 240 of those hours, gross equals net: what is earned goes straight into the worker's pocket. In the hospitality sector, where the need for extra staff is particularly high, the ceiling rises to 450 hours, 360 of which carry the same advantage. A simple, voluntary measure to boost your income, meet peaks in activity and ensure that extra effort is genuinely rewarded.

Employment Federal

15 May 2026

Student work authorised from age 15

Young people can now take a student job from the age of 15, whether or not they are still subject to full-time compulsory education. This opening allows them to earn some money, develop their independence and discover the world of work earlier. It also meets the needs of businesses looking for extra hands, especially during busy periods. A concrete measure that gives young people more opportunities while supporting employers on the ground.

Employment Federal

15 May 2026

Abolition of the obligation to conclude a first-employment contract

The obligation to conclude a first-job contract is abolished, along with the administrative burden it imposed on businesses. This scheme required certain employers to hire a set number of young people, without offering any real guarantee of lasting employment. By removing a rule that no longer matches today's economic context, businesses gain in simplicity and flexibility. The aim is to focus efforts on more effective measures that create genuine opportunities for young people, rather than on a formal obligation that no longer met real needs.

Employment Federal

15 May 2026

Extension of student work to 650 hours per year

Students can now work up to 650 hours a year, giving them more freedom to earn money, gain a first work experience and finance their projects. The tax exemption ceiling is also being raised so that going just one euro over no longer costs them their status as a dependent child. A concrete measure to encourage young people who want to work, without penalising their families.

Employment Federal

15 May 2026

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