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Belgium Approves Equal Maternity Leave For Self-Employed

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The Belgian Council of Ministers validated an extension of the flexijob system on April 30. Under the new rules, workers can earn a maximum of 18,000 euros per year through flexi-jobs. The mechanism will undergo a sector-by-sector evaluation one year after implementation. A parliamentary vote on the measure is expected before this summer. The move follows criticisms regarding the system's impact on stable employment and student jobs. These complementary jobs, intended to be held alongside a primary position or for pensioners, will soon be available in sectors such as healthcare and the public service. Under the new rules, workers may also perform flexi-jobs for their current employer, a practice that was previously prohibited. The Belgian Council of Ministers approved a measure to extend maternity leave for self-employed workers from 12 to 15 weeks.

The Belgian Council of Ministers validated an extension of the flexijob system on April 30. Under the new rules, workers can earn a maximum of 18,000 euros per year through flexi-jobs. The mechanism will undergo a sector-by-sector evaluation one year after implementation. A parliamentary vote on the measure is expected before this summer. The move follows criticisms regarding the system's impact on stable employment and student jobs. These complementary jobs, intended to be held alongside a primary position or for pensioners, will soon be available in sectors such as healthcare and the public service. Under the new rules, workers may also perform flexi-jobs for their current employer, a practice that was previously prohibited. The Belgian Council of Ministers approved a measure to extend maternity leave for self-employed workers from 12 to 15 weeks. This change aligns the benefit with that of salaried employees. The measure is part of the SME plan introduced by Minister for the Self-Employed Leonor Simonet. It will be funded by an annual budget of 8 million euros. Currently, self-employed mothers receive 12 weeks of leave.

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RTBF La Premiere

“le Conseil des ministres a validé hier l'extension du système des flexijobs. Ça doit encore être validé par un vote au Parlement, mais l'idée, Sébastien Remacle, c'est que le mécanisme puisse être activé dans tous les secteurs.”

RTBF La Premiere

“le Conseil des ministres a validé hier l'extension du système des flexijobs. Ça doit encore être validé par un vote au Parlement, mais l'idée... c'est que le mécanisme puisse être activé dans tous les secteurs.”

RTBF La Premiere

“Désormais, ce sera maximum 18 000 euros par an en travaillant en flexi-job. Le mécanisme fera l'objet d'une évaluation secteur par secteur un an après l'entrée en vigueur de la mesure.”

RTBF La Premiere

“avant cet été. Les flexi-jo, dans tout cas, déjà critiquaient certains Y-vois.”

RTBF La Premiere

“avant cet été. Les flexi-jo, dans tout cas, déjà critiquaient certains Y-vois. loyale avec les jobs stables et les jobs étudiants.”

RTBF La Premiere

“le Conseil des ministres a validé hier l'extension des flexides jobs à tous les secteurs. [...] cela devrait bientôt être possible dans les secteurs des soins ou encore dans la fonction publique”

RTBF La Premiere

“Il passe de douze... à 15 semaines, comme pour les salariés. Le conseil des ministres a approuvé la mesure. Elle fait partie du plan PME de la ministre des Indépendants et Leonor Simonet.”

RTBF La Premiere

“Un congé de maternité identique, que vous soyez salarié ou indépendante, le Conseil des ministres a donné son accord.”

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