Illness and incapacity in the workplace

More than half of Belgium's working population has experienced a workplace absence of one month or longer. Add to that the fact that one-third of those cases are due to psychological illnesses, and it's clear that Belgian employers face big challenges when it comes to long-term illnesses and incapacity.

The issue is delicate: an employer must respect its workers' right to privacy, but long-term sick employees cost companies time, productivity and money.

Watch our presentation or download the slides to discover more about:

  • the challenge of long-term absences in Belgium

  • employer and employee obligations, and 
  • legal options for employers faced with this issue

Download the slides >

Navigating employment law in Belgium

Check out the other presentations in our series.

unacceptable behaviour              trade secrets

In case you missed it:                                        Trade Secrets

Unacceptable behaviour in the workplace
Don't let #MeToo become #YouToo
                                           

Latest insights

More Insights
fish farm

Agricultural Law Decree: what to expect?

May 09 2024

Read More
DNA blocks

Legal Win for NanoString and Bruker in patent battle

May 09 2024

Read More
Colourful building

Pillar Two, the new global minimum tax: ten matters CFO’s and Tax Directors should know (and may be questioned on)

May 08 2024

Read More

Related capabilities