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Mandatory time registration for most cleaning activities as of 1 September 2024
There is under Belgian law no broad requirement for every employer to have a time registration system in place, notwithstanding the case law of the European Court of Justice requiring such a system.
Corporate Sustainbility Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) approved by EU
After the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) in 2022, the EU has now also enacted a second directive aiming at improving the ESG and corporate social responsibility of companies active within the EU.
The introduction of a duty to actively monitor the right to work of subcontractor staff
Workers who are not a national of an EU-Member State, need in principle a work permit in order to be allowed to work in Belgium.
Transposition of the NIS 2 Directive into Belgian law to strengthen cybersecurity
The law establishing a framework for the cybersecurity of network and information systems of general importance for public safety (the NIS 2 Act) was published in the Belgian State Gazette on 17 May 2024.
Synthetic data – a miracle cure or a data protection headache?
Synthetic data, a term lacking a precise legal definition, broadly refers to data artificially generated to resemble the characteristics of real data, including their structure and statistical distribution.
Takeaways from the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU on Climate and Energy Topics
In the aftermath of the European elections, institutions are adjusting their priorities for the next Commission's mandate.
Chemicals PFAS restriction proposal
The introduction of the 'essential use' concept and its possible impact on the PFAS restriction proposal.
Getting Ready For a Group Discount - The European Commission’s Updated Guidance on Joint Purchasing Arrangements
The European Commission recently revised its Guidelines on Horizontal Cooperation Agreements.
Which investments fall under the scope of the EU regulation on the screening of foreign direct investments?
Investments by foreign investors, whose ultimate beneficial owners are located outside the European Union, have been under significant scrutiny for the past decade.
An introduction to contract drafting tools for company lawyers
The legal tech landscape has grown significantly in recent years, making it challenging for company lawyers to keep track of the available tools and solutions.
Mastering digital transformation contract discussions with cloud hyperscalers
The legal tech landscape has grown significantly in recent years, making it challenging for in-house lawyers to keep track of the available tools and solutions.
AI in legal practice: Insights from Vialegis recruitment consultants
In the ever-evolving landscape of legal practice, one topic has taken center stage with great attention: Artificial Intelligence (AI). At Vialegis, we've been at the forefront of exploring the intersection of law and technology, recognizing the transformative potential AI holds for legal departments worldwide.
The Cyber Resilience Act: A new era for cybersecurity
While the AI Act has garnered significant attention, the European Cyber Resilience Act (‘CRA’) passed the first legislative hurdle on the same date with much less fanfare.
EU Member States fail to reach agreement on the VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) Proposal
The EU has recently adopted the AI Act, in full called the “Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (artificial intelligence act) and amending certain union legislative acts”.
New legislation on extra-contractual liability: how does it affect the liability of directors and employees ?
On 1 February 2024, the draft Act introducing Book 6 of the New Civil Code on extra-contractual liability (tort law) was approved in Parliament. It is expected that the new Book 6 will enter into effect on 1 January 2025.
What does the AI Act mean for employers?
The EU has recently adopted the AI Act, in full called the “Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (artificial intelligence act) and amending certain union legislative acts”.