The European Dispute Resolution Society organizes on 16 December 2025 at 18:30 CET an online event on the topic of the “Position of the European Union towards the Singapore Convention on Mediation”. Registration is possible through the following link : https://ap.lc/FFgIm…
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Reasons for dismissal: beware of vague wording!
Pursuant to Article 3 of CBA 109 on the obligation to provide reasons for dismissal, every dismissed employee has the right to be informed of the concrete reasons that led to his/her dismissal. In practice: The employee has two months from the end of the contract to request, by registered letter, the specific reasons … Read More
European Directive 2023/970: towards more equal pay between women and men
Equal pay between women and men is a fundamental principle enshrined in many legislative texts over several decades. Among the reference texts: Article 157 TFEU (previous Article 149 of the Treaty on the European Community); Directive 2006/54/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 on the implementation of the principle … Read More
Everest Dispute Resolution International Arbitration – best law firms in Belgium – recommended by Leaders League in 2025 rankings
The International Arbitration Dispute Resolution department of Everest Attorneys led by Herman Verbist (Attorney in Ghent & Brussels) is included among the recommended law firms in the 2025 Leaders League ranking of best law firms in the field of international arbitration in Belgium. See rankings Leaders League 2025…
Newsflash: the impact of the new Book 6 of the Civil Code on the extra-contractual liability of directors, subcontractors and employees
Book 6 of the Civil Code, devoted to extra-contractual liability, was adopted on February 1, 2024 and came into force on January 1, 2025. The new article 6.3 § 2 of the Civil Code extends the extra-contractual liability of auxiliaries. In the event of damage, the injured party will now be able to invoke the … Read More
Can an Employer Use a Private Investigation?
It is not unusual for an employer to call on the services of a private detective. This might be, for example, to establish that a sales representative has written false reports or that an employee is involved in activities that compete with those of the employer. What value should be placed on the results of … Read More
HR Round Table with Frédérique Gillet on Employees Well-Being on 12 October 2023
Frédérique Gillet will, with other speakers, have the pleasure to take part in the HR Round Table organized by Packimpex together with AON and Everest Law on Employees Well-Being on 12 October in Machelen. Employee Well-being is a core HR topic, even more now after the long periods of lock-down that blurred the line between work and … Read More
Webinar for british expats by Mr Jonas Helaut
At the request of the Brussels Commissioner for Europe and International Organisations, Mr Jonas Helaut had the honour of presenting a webinar on 21 September 2023 for UK citizens titled “What do I need to know about tax, pensions & social security?”. UK Citizens Webinar 6 (commissioner.brussels) CEIO – Brussels Commissioner for Europe … Read More
Refusal to Open and Account Blocking by Banks: How to Prevent it?
By Stéphane Bertouille and Stijn De Meulenaer In recent years, it has become more and more challenging for foreign investors to open an account with banks in Belgium, as well as in other jurisdictions like Germany or The Netherlands. Banks prefer to refuse new client or quickly block an account to minimize their exposure … Read More
HERMAN VERBIST DESIGNATED BY BELGIUM TO ICSID PANELS OF ARBITRATORS AND CONCILIATORS FOR NEW TERM OF SIX YEARS AS CONCILIATOR
Herman Verbist has been designated by the government of Belgium to the ICSID Panels of Arbitrators and Conciliators for a new term of six years as conciliator.…
