Practice area

Employment and social security law

Support for employers, employees and executives on dismissal, employment contracts, social inspections, illness and reintegration, and labour court disputes.

For employer and employee alike.

Employment law is human work. Behind every case sits a conversation, a relationship, sometimes a conflict. I work for employers who want to set up correct structures and for employees who need clarity quickly.

Wherever possible I choose advice and negotiation. When proceedings become unavoidable, I represent you before the labour court with full command of the file.

Where I can help

01

Social audits and inspections

Audits and review of employment and social documents. Preparation and support during inspections by the social inspectorate.

02

Contracts and policies

Drafting employment contracts, work regulations, bonus plans and other policies tailored to the organisation.

03

Dismissal cases

Advice and representation on dismissal, severance, dismissal for cause, and mutual termination agreements.

04

Compensation and optimisation

Advice on salary, bonuses, benefits in kind and tax and social security optimised pay components.

05

Collective employment law

Applicable rules and pay scales at sector level, support in collective disputes and consultations with trade unions.

06

Illness and reintegration

Guidance in cases of incapacity, medical force majeure and reintegration trajectories.

07

Labour court proceedings

Representation before the labour court in individual and collective disputes on employment and social security law.

08

Social security law

Advice on unemployment, illness, disability, pensions and other social security rights.

09

Self-employment and subcontracting

Advice on self-employed service agreements, subcontracting contracts and risks of bogus self-employment.

Frequently asked questions

Do you work for employers or for employees?
For both, but never at the same time in the same case. I do not take on matters that create a conflict of interest with an existing client.
How quickly can I get an initial view?
For dismissals, inspections and other urgent files you receive an initial assessment within 24 hours. A worked-out opinion follows after a thorough conversation and review of the documents. Files concerning dismissal for urgent cause receive absolute priority within the firm.
What does an employment law case cost?
It depends on complexity and hours of work. I work transparently at an hourly rate or, where possible, with a fixed fee per stage of the case. You always receive a clear estimate up front.
Can meetings be held digitally?
Yes. A first meeting can perfectly happen by video call. Anyone who prefers to meet at the office is of course welcome in Westerlo, by appointment.

Have doubts about an employment law question?

A short review up front often prevents long proceedings afterwards. Please get in touch for an initial conversation.

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