Course code: JSB-EMB - call 0845 071 2801
Overview
Course duration: 1 day.
This course is run in partnership with JSB.
This Employment Law Belgium seminar provides key insights into the employment law framework in this important European market and centre of governance.
Through a case study approach it equips participants with the skills and knowledge to operate successfully and effectively manage employees in Belgium. Led by Sylvie Cousin, a lawyer from top firm Eversheds, it provides access to an expert who will advise you on latest changes and key issues HR must be aware of.
Is it right for me?
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
What will I learn?
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Understand the legal framework governing Belgium, including latest developments and law in the pipeline
- 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
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What will it cover?
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
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
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
Day to day employee engagement
- Working time: key considerations
- Dealing with absence and performance
- Discipline and grievances
- Suspension of the employment contract: justified absences
Employee Representation
- Social elections and sanctions
- Employee representative rights
- Union delegation
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
Discrimination law
- The legislation in Belgium
- Bullying and harassment
What's on the horizon?
- Future developments in labour law
- Concerns for employers