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The rules of the partial activity scheme
The partial activity scheme, commonly known as partial unemployment, is a mechanism that allows the employer to: First possible measure: temporarily close all or part of their establishment. Second possible measure: ...

Partial activity – towards numerous checks!
Major checks announced by the Ministry of Labour. The announcement (published on the Ministry of Labour website) states that a directive from the Ministry of Labour outlines the implementation of a major plan to check applications for...

Collective proceedings: the employee facing the procedure
Wage claims: super-priority claims. The principle? In insolvency proceedings, employees are particularly protected: they are not ordinary creditors. What protections? A super-priority...

Covid-19 & Contracts: Part 2 – IT Contracts
In this time of health crisis, which contractual clauses need to be amended? Arst Avocats has conducted an analysis of the main existing contracts, providing an overview of the impacts of Covid on contracts in general...

COVID-19: Adapting the deadlines for convening and consulting the Works Council
Scope of application: Applies from May 3 to August 23, 2020. Does not apply to: Employer projects to address the economic, financial, and social consequences of the epidemic; Collective performance agreements...

Covid-19 & Social Law: Towards the end of lockdown
On May 3, 2020, the Ministry of Labour published a national protocol for businesses to ease lockdown restrictions and ensure the health and safety of employees. This protocol is intended to serve as a guide for businesses to ensure...