Employment
Europe Guide 2024 : Belgium
Band 3
About
Provided by Eubelius
Employees are a key asset in most organisations. Employment conditions tailored to business needs, a stable social dialogue, flexibility, well-being and many other factors are vitally important for business continuity and attracting and retaining the right personnel. As employment legislation has become increasingly complex, HR management has become more challenging.
Our employment practice advises clients on all aspects of employment and social security law, with a focus on strategic legal HR advice and representation in settlements and litigation.
We work for private sector employers (profit and non-profit), public sector employers, public authorities and institutions, and (groups of) private individuals.
The experience of our team and the nature of our client base ensure that our attorneys truly have their finger on the pulse and are thoroughly familiar with market practices and state-of-the-art solutions. We advocate a practical and pragmatic approach to problem solving, underpinned by a clear, timely analysis of all the relevant legal issues.
How can we help you?
- Collective labour relations
- Compensation and benefits
- Employment law in the public sector
- Individual labour relations
- Litigation and social inspections
- Self-employed status and management contracts
- Social security
- Start-ups, restructurings, mergers & acquisitions
- Well-being at work, equal treatment and privacy issues at the workplace
Chambers Review
Eubelius has a strong focus on pensions and benefits matters, representing clients in pensions disputes and advising on compliance with the current regulations. The team advises on collective and individual dismissals and social security disputes. It has additional experience in contract negotiations, organising social elections and advising on changes to employment status. Eubelius is particularly popular with clients from the public sector.
Work Highlights
- Eubelius advised PON Group on the employment aspects of its restructuring and the related dismissals.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at Eubelius were proactive and provided clear, well-documented advice in an understandable way for non-specialists."
"The firm did high-quality work. They were precise, respectful of deadlines and offered great expertise."
"The team at Eubelius were proactive and provided clear, well-documented advice in an understandable way for non-specialists."
"The firm did high-quality work. They were precise, respectful of deadlines and offered great expertise."
Notable Practitioners
Liesbet Vandenplas has experience advising on both individual and collective dismissals. Additionally, she assists clients with contractual negotiations, social security and social elections.
"Liesbet is client-minded. She understood what my problem was and she worked adequately to find a solution. She was pragmatic, which is the most important aspect."
"The fact that she knows how businesses work, from small entities to big corporates, is very helpful, as she can give useful advice that can be implemented right away."