Breadcrumb Home News News Stay up to date on the latest developments in prevention and wellbeing. 22/04/2026 New rules for the Joint Internal Service for Prevention and Protection at Work The regulations around the Joint Internal Service for Prevention and Protection at Work (JISPPW) require action to be taken. Employers, who already have such a partnership in place, must check whether their service falls under the new ‘small’ or ‘large’ categories and which obligations this involves. 31/03/2026 Are you ready for your inspection? The Labour Inspectorate is focusing on workplace ergonomics this year The Directorate General for the Supervision of Wellbeing at Work will be carrying out targeted inspections with special attention to ergonomics and the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the coming year. This is due to the Royal Decree on workplace ergonomics, which entered into effect on 25 May 2024. According to the Decree, employers must implement carefully considered preventive measures against physical overload. 22/01/2026 Getting people back to work sooner, faster and with less formality The numbers of employees unable to work for long periods are rising, resulting in yet another reintegration policy reform. The Royal Decree on Reintegration (RIT) 3.0 entered into force on 1 January 2026. The formal process has not changed much. The focus is more on everything around that process, with a procedure that starts sooner, closer contact between the parties involved and a shift towards a more informal and preventive approach. 20/01/2026 Solidarity contribution replaces 'responsibility contribution' As part of the federal ‘Back to Work’ policy, the responsibility contribution for employers with employees on long-term sick leave has been replaced by a new solidarity contribution since 1 January 2026. This measure places the financial responsibility for getting employees back to work quicker on the employer, but also provides for exemptions for small businesses and employees in certain categories. 08/08/2025 One year after the Ergonomics Act amendment A positive vibe that shows promise for the prevention of MSDs.
22/04/2026 New rules for the Joint Internal Service for Prevention and Protection at Work The regulations around the Joint Internal Service for Prevention and Protection at Work (JISPPW) require action to be taken. Employers, who already have such a partnership in place, must check whether their service falls under the new ‘small’ or ‘large’ categories and which obligations this involves.
31/03/2026 Are you ready for your inspection? The Labour Inspectorate is focusing on workplace ergonomics this year The Directorate General for the Supervision of Wellbeing at Work will be carrying out targeted inspections with special attention to ergonomics and the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the coming year. This is due to the Royal Decree on workplace ergonomics, which entered into effect on 25 May 2024. According to the Decree, employers must implement carefully considered preventive measures against physical overload.
22/01/2026 Getting people back to work sooner, faster and with less formality The numbers of employees unable to work for long periods are rising, resulting in yet another reintegration policy reform. The Royal Decree on Reintegration (RIT) 3.0 entered into force on 1 January 2026. The formal process has not changed much. The focus is more on everything around that process, with a procedure that starts sooner, closer contact between the parties involved and a shift towards a more informal and preventive approach.
20/01/2026 Solidarity contribution replaces 'responsibility contribution' As part of the federal ‘Back to Work’ policy, the responsibility contribution for employers with employees on long-term sick leave has been replaced by a new solidarity contribution since 1 January 2026. This measure places the financial responsibility for getting employees back to work quicker on the employer, but also provides for exemptions for small businesses and employees in certain categories.
08/08/2025 One year after the Ergonomics Act amendment A positive vibe that shows promise for the prevention of MSDs.