COVID-19

COVID-19
6 May 2020
New rules for federal services during the coronavirus crisis
A Royal Decree dated 22 April 2020 temporarily adapting several rules concerning the federal services was published in the Belgian Official...
COVID-19
30 April 2020
New extension of certain procedural time limits and the written procedure before courts and tribunals
With a new Royal Decree dated 28 April 2020 (Belgian Official Gazette 28 April 2020), the Government has decided to extend some of the...
COVID-19
29 April 2020
Increased flexibility for general meetings during the COVID-19 crisis extended until 30 June 2020
The special regime for the organisation of general meetings is extended until 30 June 2020.
COVID-19
27 April 2020
How can companies gradually rebuild their economic activities while taking into account the social distancing requirements?
How can companies gradually rebuild their economic activities while taking into account the social distancing requirements? The generic...
COVID-19
24 April 2020
A general suspension for enterprises affected by the COVID-19 pandemic
Today, 24 April 2020, Royal Decree Number 15 concerning the temporary suspension, for the benefit of enterprises, of enforcement measures...
COVID-19
21 April 2020
Belgian 50 billion euro loan guarantee scheme enters into force
A 50 billion euro loan guarantee scheme was approved by a Royal Decree dated 14 April 2020
COVID-19
9 April 2020
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the course of legal proceedings: clear answers from the legislator
The Government adopted a Royal Decree under special powers regarding extension of the statute of limitations and other time limits for...
COVID-19
9 April 2020
Increased flexibility for general meetings during the COVID-19 crisis
COVID-19 poses a number of challenges for the organisation of annual general meetings. Because of the mandatory safety measures, it is...
COVID-19
1 April 2020
Expect inspections of temporary unemployment and safety measures at work in relation to the coronavirus!
Two weeks after the Government’s emergency coronavirus measures came into force, the National Employment Office has explicitly clarified...
COVID-19
26 March 2020
Postponement of the 2020 Social Elections: unanimous opinion of the National Labour Council
The National Labour Council has adopted a unanimous opinion concerning the 2020 Social Elections.
COVID-19
20 March 2020
Coronavirus suspends the 2020 Social Elections
The four-yearly social elections should normally take place between 11 and 24 May 2020.
COVID-19
20 March 2020
Client Alert – Legal Consequences of COVID-19
The COVID-19 virus and the measures taken by different governments worldwide are having a huge impact on our society.