Looking out for your number one asset

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3 Employment law at Looking out for your number one asset Employment law is about people, and your people are your company s biggest asset, so it s important to get it right. Our team of over 40 professionals is here to help you with both specific issues and complete solutions, drawing on our expertise in tax, corporate law and other fields. With a network of specialists both in Belgium and abroad, we ll be wherever you need us to be. What matters to us is that you get the right advice on the scale that s right for you Bart Elias Partner February

4 Employment law at With you throughout the employment lifecycle Helping you manage relationships, old and new To thrive, a company needs the right people. Whether recruiting employees, appointing directors or working with the self-employed, we can help you put in place the right organisational structure, compensation package and contract framework to suit your needs. From employee to alumnus Our experience tells us that parting ways on a positive note is the best for everyone involved. We can help you manage the termination of contracts, calculate the costs of dismissals and plan all end-of-career matters. February

5 Employment law at Striking the right balance with pay and benefits Making sure your compensation plan stands out Finding and keeping the right talent isn t easy, so the right pay and benefits package is important. Balancing employment cost and net benefit to employees is a real challenge in Belgium. We can advise you on the legalities of information and consultation procedures, the impact of a reorganisation in terms of costs, and the steps to be taken as regards compliance. Martijn De Meulemeester Making change smoother We ll use our experience to help you design a compensation package that gets the thumbs up from your board as well as from potential team members. The flexibility to reorganise your business with less disruption When responding to turbulent times and competitive pressures, you may need to rethink your structure or shift part of your operations elsewhere. This might include a transfer of your business, a merger, collective dismissal or even closure. We re here to help you come up with the plan, and can also guide you through putting it into practice. February

6 Employment law at Frequently Answered Questions Getting the facts on employment law We ve helped countless organisations understand what the Belgian employment rules mean for them in practice. Together we can explore the opportunities for the employment structure of your leadership team in Belgium and at an international level. Which status is more suitable, self-employed or employee? What are the pitfalls and legal obligations? Have a question about working hours and overtime, holidays and holiday pay, drafting and termination of contracts, bonuses or salary indexation? Whatever the topic, we ll make sure you have all the facts. Setting the right course Making social security work for you Lies Claessens C-suite executives, members of the board of directors, people on the senior management team what s the best employment framework for your top talent? And what are the social security and tax implications? Our team of social security experts is here to help you navigate social security regimes wherever you do business. The team can also advise you on the social security rates and benefits of your employees. February 2018 Pascale Moreau 6

7 Employment law at Expecting the unexpected Turning social inspections into opportunities Although they may seem daunting, we view inspections as a chance for you to demonstrate to the authorities how well you run your compliance. Being prepared allows you to minimise risks and take inspections in your stride. We can handle the whole recruitment cycle for you, from contracts to electronic notification to the authorities, as well as monthly payroll processing and tax filings. Our experience and excellent working relationship with public bodies means that we can advise you before and during an inspection, so there are no surprises. Helping you focus on your priorities Taking care of your payroll Dimitri Schrijvers Payroll processing and compliance can be costly activities. If you d rather target your resources elsewhere, then we d be more than happy to lighten the load. Our payroll services make sure you re complying with all the relevant legislation and tax and social security standards, giving you peace of mind. February 2018 Olivier Chapelle 7

8 Employment law at Planning pensions today with tomorrow in mind Making sure your strategy stands the test of time With both statutory pensions and company plans, the devil is in the detail and the details change all the time. Shifts in the legal landscape, the need to harmonise plans across group companies and reorganisations all have an impact on your pension plans. International employment is a fact of life for us our Belgian team handles over 800 work permits every year. And we go beyond simply arranging the necessary immigration documents, and advise you on contractual issues as well as tax and social security matters. We can draft pension plan rules and advise you on how best to fine-tune your strategy, comply with government legislation and manage the risks linked to change. Moving people, not mountains Support for your international employment and immigration activities Kirsten Krawinkel You want to put your talent where your business is and your business is everywhere. How you move your people around, and how efficiently you do it, can be a real advantage. February 2018 Sara Vanderstraeten 8

9 Employment law at Why A culture of sharing Our legal team combines its expertise with other lines of services including tax, finance and advisory to provide you with creative and practical solutions and respond quickly to your needs. Knowledge of your sector So when you come to us for help, you re not only gaining the expert knowledge of our legal team. You re also accessing an enormous knowledge and networking pool that brings you a truly multidisciplinary approach. An international network The Legal network is spread across more than 75 countries and is still growing. Managing cross-border legal projects is one of our areas of expertise that sets us apart from traditional legal advisers. We have the infrastructure to swiftly set up international teams according to your needs. That s why people work with us. Peggy Smets February

10 Employment law at Check it out Employment law Pensions Immigration Social security Payroll and compliance Brochure obligations new employers February

11 Employment law at Keeping in touch We re here to listen Bart Elias +32 (3) February

12 At, our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. We re a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 236,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, advisory and tax services. Find out more and tell us what matters to you by visiting us at refers to the network and/or one or more of its member firms, each of which is a separate legal entity. Please see structure for further details All rights reserved