Indefinite term contracts may include a reduced probationary period of up to 6 months instead of 12 months as per previous provisions. In fixed-term contracts the probationary period may be set in proportion to the total duration of the contract and in any case it may not exceed ¼ of the total duration of the... Read More

As of April 1, 2023, Belgian employers in the private sector with 20 or more employees must include the right to disconnect in collective bargaining agreements or work rules. This legislation, updated in October 2022, requires employers to implement provisions ensuring employees are not contactable after working hours, including guidelines for digital tool use and... Read More

Europe is facing a week of extreme temperatures: what are the rules for dealing with a heatwave in the workplace in Germany and beyond? Summer has arrived. Temperatures are rising and this month has seen another heatwave in Southern Europe, with maximum temperatures up to 40°C and even beyond. This is extreme, but temperatures of... Read More

Every 2 months, our experts from around the world put together an Update on the law on immigration & global mobility, setting out recent changes to the law. See our Update for April 2023, with new rules for 13 countries. Greece New Migration Code A new Migration Code was published on 1 April 2023 and... Read More