Compensation in case of dismissal of Data Protection Officer
A hospital decided to proceed with the dismissal of an employee who combined the roles of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Data Protection Officer (DPO). Under the GDPR, a DPO cannot be dismissed or penalised for performing their duties. Although Belgian law and the GDPR do not provide for a specific protection compensation for DPOs, the court awarded a compensation equivalent to three months’ salary.
The European Commissionʼs Clean Industrial Deal: Reconciling Competitiveness and Decarbonization
On February 26, the European Commission presented its Clean Industrial Deal (CID). As a follow-up to the European Green Deal, the CID aims to strengthen the competitiveness of European industry while at the same time accelerating the decarbonization of the economy.
Greenwashing: when public procurement becomes fertile ground
Greenwashing has emerged as a major challenge in public procurement. While the European Union is tightening regulations with Directive 2024/825 on unfair commercial practices and preparing new legislation to regulate explicit environmental claims (the Green Claims Directive), public procurement is becoming both a fertile ground for misleading practices and a key arena for challenging them.
Interview with Kathleen De Hornois, Managing Partner at Deloitte Legal.
Deloitte Legal has long been a partner of the IBJ-IJE, how do you see the role of company lawyers evolving in recent years? And how has the service provided by lawyers to company lawyers evolved as well? Today’s company lawyer…
A new Council to prepare the future
I had the pleasure of calling together the new IBJ-IJE Board on 17 February for an intense and rewarding afternoon of work. With half of the Board renewed, we took the time to get to know each other and clarify…
New federal government: 20 upcoming employment law measures that employers must know about
On 31 January 2025, the new Federal Government (“De Wever I”, also called “Arizona”) reached a coalition agreement.
From absenteeism to dismissal: a legal guide for employers
Rising absenteeism due to incapacity for work is a growing concern for many employers. Such absences can significantly disrupt the organisation and productivity of a business. Faced with prolonged or repeated absences, employers often find themselves questioning whether dismissing an…
The Anti-Coercion Instrument: What Is It and How Europe Might Use It Over the Next Four Years
Since Donald Trump’s election to a second term as President of the United States, the possibility of U.S. trade measures against the European Union became more tangible.
Entry into force of the first obligations from the ai act: what are the implications?
The AI Act entered into force on 1 August 2024, and from 2 August 2026, most obligations must be complied with. However, the first obligations already entered into force on 2 February 2025. These obligations relate to prohibiting certain AI…
Unlock Key Legal Trends with the Legisway Benchmark 2024 Report
In today’s rapidly evolving legal landscape, staying ahead requires data-driven insights and best practices.
Transfer of Undertakings in Belgium: New Obligations Under CBA 32bis
Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) 32bis applies in Belgium in the event of a transfer of undertakings.
Investment Deduction: new rules since 1 January 2025
The Federal legislator reformed the Belgian Investment Deduction (ID) regime through the Act of 12 May 2024 containing various fiscal provisions.