Littler (JD Supra Belgium)

On 12 March, the Belgian government imposed additional social distancing measures to limit further outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19). These measures apply as of 13 March at midnight and apply through 3 April. Although schools are not closed, there will be no in-class sessions.

Belgium has so far been spared from coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreaks. Now that many people have returned from holidays (February 22 – March 1), however, this might change. This article provides practical guidance on employer’s rights and obligations should coronavirus strike Belgium.

Law Implementing GDPR Published in Belgian Official Gazette - New Legislation Enacted - The Belgian Law of July 30, 2018, on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data was published in the Belgian Official Gazette on September 5, 2018.