Compliance Belgium raises penalty cap on Social Criminal Code breaches Exposure from non-compliance has reached an “unprecedented level”, lawyers say iStock.com/macky_ch Image Jenna Lomax Community Editor Thursday 12 February 2026 Belgium has changed two penalty frameworks under its Social Criminal Code, which lawyers tell IEL have significantly increased employer’s liability when they are foun Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Sick Leave Belgium rings in new year with updates to sick leave rules Compliance Poland scraps proposed expansion of labour inspectorate powers Data Protection Brussels Labour Court sets high bar for ousting DPOs Discrimination Bosses urged to rethink how they tackle microaggressions