Sick Leave Belgium rings in new year with updates to sick leave rules Law part of wider measures to reintegrate returners, increase workers’ flexibility, and formalise bosses’ time tracking duties iStock.com/designer491 Image Jenna Lomax Community Editor Thursday 08 January 2026 The Belgian government is introducing a series of key employment law measures, expected to be implemented across 2026 and 2027. 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 UK firms join Labour’s drive to tackle long-term ill health at work Labour Reforms Should Dutch firms be worried by caretaker cabinet’s draft labour reforms? Wellbeing Karnataka takes the lead with India’s first menstrual leave policy Platform Workers Amazon pays out over alleged Seattle ordinance violations