HR Legal

Expertise in employment law and HR issues

Do you have any questions about working with people? If so, our team can provide legal expertise and practical advice that are tailored to your needs.

Our expertise

Employment – from hiring to firing

We can assist you with all aspects of employment, in both the corporate and the public sector. Our expertise includes:

• Advice on application procedures and forms of collaboration
• International and cross-border employment
• Preparing protective documents (employment contracts, work regulations, policies, etc.)
• Optimising remuneration and flexible work organisation
• Guidance on insourcing and outsourcing
• Addressing illness, long-term incapacity for work and well-being at work
• Support in cases involving industrial accidents, occupational diseases and disciplinary proceedings
• Preventing discrimination and ensuring compliance with GDPR and privacy laws
• General HR assistance and guidance on complex HR issues

We also provide comprehensive support in cases involving redundancy. We can advise on the best strategy, make accurate calculations for optimal results and conduct negotiations. In cases involving multiple or collective layoffs and closures, we can guide you through the complex legal process and provide support in conducting social dialogue.

Employment law aspects of M&A and restructurings

We can guide you through the employment law challenges involved during acquisitions, mergers and restructurings. This includes:

• Conducting social due diligence
• Advising on mandatory social consultation and collective labour agreement no. 32bis
• Guidance on group insurance and retaining key personnel
• Harmonising working conditions and compliance with legislation around postings

Collective consultative bodies

We can advise and guide you in all aspects concerning:

• Works Councils
• Committees for prevention and protection at work
• Trade union delegations
• Social elections and collective conflicts

Social inspection and social criminal justice

The regulations surrounding employment are very complicated indeed. Our country also has a multitude of inspection agencies. Whenever a social inspection is taking place, preparation is crucial. Whether the inspection or interrogation is announced or unannounced, we will ensure a robust defence of your case and guide you through every stage.

Labour law aspects of service provision and subcontracting

Service agreements, subcontracting contracts – social security and labour law obligations are often overlooked. Thanks to our expertise and our multidisciplinary approach, we can provide the most effective possible protection in contracts and regarding the social status of self-employed workers. We can also guide you through discussions about pseudo self-employment, (prohibited) posting and liability for violations by subcontractors, such as illegal employment, Limosa, A1, secondment, wages, checkin@work and the restrictions on subcontracting chains in specific sectors such as construction.

Optimisation of remuneration structures and international employment structures

Due to the high payroll costs in Belgium, structuring compensation in an advantageous way for tax purposes is crucial. This includes:

• Meal vouchers, group insurance and company cars
• Expense allowances and stock options

Together with our tax colleagues, we advise on the most advantageous remuneration techniques and how to implement them in the most effective possible way to avoid the risks of them being challenged by the government.

Because of its central position in Europe and its many international companies and organisations, Belgium is a sought-after country for international employment. We assist companies in the following areas:

• Secondment and split employment
• Applying for work permits and visas

Advising on regulatory issues affecting the workplace

Belgian and European regulations are becoming increasingly complex. We offer legal advice and guidance on compliance with:

• GDPR and privacy laws
• The AI Act
• ESG reporting requirements

Thanks to the multidisciplinary collaboration between Moore Law and the many other professionals within Moore Belgium, we are able to provide a unique combination of expertise to guide your company through this maze of increased regulation. We can also call on our international network in order to provide advice to international groups in different countries.
 

What you can expect from us

Advice and guidance

Prevention is better than cure. We provide honest advice on your legal position and chances of success—without complex legal jargon, but with clear and actionable recommendations.

We’re also a sparring partner when needed. Thanks to a network of (inter)national experts and broad sector experience, we offer multidisciplinary legal support tailored to your needs.

Contract drafting

A well-drafted contract prevents misunderstandings and disputes. We ensure your agreements are watertight and legally sound.

Conflict resolution

• Amicable settlements

  A swift and efficient resolution saves time, costs, and stress.

• Mediation

  Our certified mediators guide both parties toward a mutual solution.

• Litigation

   If negotiation is no longer possible, we represent your case with conviction in court.

Litigation and expert support

We mediate where possible and litigate when necessary. Our lawyers have extensive courtroom experience and guide you through court expert proceedings.

Do you have questions about HR Legal? Get in touch to find out how we can support you.