Belgium

New and Updated

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  International

  Global temporary (agency) workers comparative table

  The global temporary (agency) workers comparative table has been expanded to include China as a new jurisdiction.

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  International

  Global gender pay gap reporting and audits comparative table

  Further details on salary transparency report requirements in Brazil have been added. For the second semester of 2026, companies must publish their report by 30 September 2026.

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  International

  Global minimum wage rates comparative table

  From 1 August 2026, a new minimum wage rate applies in Argentina. Additional information has been added on minimum wage rules in Belgium, Germany, the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates.

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  International

  Global maternity leave and pay comparative table

  Additional information has been added for Greece, Hungary and India.

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  International

  Belgium: Updates - key employment law developments

  New rules reducing the statutory minimum notice period during the first six months of service apply to employees who commence service with an employer on or after 1 August 2026.

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  International

  Belgium: Pay and benefits

  The national minimum wage for adult full-time employees has been increased to €2,233.61 from 1 July 2026.

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  International

  Belgium: Employee rights

  A change to overtime tax treatment, updated night work supplements and new AI Act obligations affecting high-risk employment AI systems and AI literacy have been added.

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  International

  Belgium: Termination of employment

  The notice period section has been updated to reflect changes to the statutory notice period regime for dismissal and resignation.

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  International

  Belgium: Contracts of employment

  For employees starting on or after 1 August 2026, one week’s notice applies during the first six months of service, effectively allowing a six-month probationary period.

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  International

  Global parental leave and pay comparative table

  The table on paternity and parental leave and pay has been divided into two tables. This table focuses on the statutory right to parental leave and pay and highlights key changes to rules in Australia and France.  A separate table on paternity leave and pay has been created. A new table on paternity leave and pay has been created.