Matthias Vertommen & Liz Nowé JC 109 - Working Hours Summary: + What does this CLA regulate? This CLA of 30 January 1987 regulates working time for employers and employees, including homeworkers, falling under the Joint Committee for the Clothing and Ga... CLA blue-collar Working time Sep 14, 2026 Social Law & JC 109-215
Matthias Vertommen & Liz Nowé JC 215 - Working hours Summary: + What does this CLA regulate? This CAO of September 9, 1991 regulates the working hours for employers and employees who fall under the Joint Committee for employees in the clothing and confe... CLA white-collar Working time Sep 14, 2026 Social Law & JC 109-215
Ilse Roosens PPWR: Do micro-enterprises have to handle everything themselves? Myth “As a micro-enterprise, I am fully responsible for all PPWR obligations.” VS FACT FALSE Not always. The PPWR provides for micro-enterprises an important exception under certain conditions, allowi... General PPWR Jul 17, 2026 Sustainability
Ilse Roosens New EU packaging rules: The PPWR (Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation) is the new European packaging regulation that will be applicable from August 12, 2026 . It replaces the old directive and imposes uniform, stricter ru... General PPWR Jun 29, 2026 Sustainability
Ilse Roosens EURATEX calls for simpler environmental regulations for fashion SMEs. Introduction The European textile and fashion sector calls for a simplification of the current and upcoming environmental regulations . In a joint position paper submitted to the European Commission, ... EU Textile Strategy General Jun 4, 2026 Sustainability
Liz Nowé As of 1 June 2026, the draft bill on various labour law provisions is taking clearer shape A piece of the social legal puzzle becomes clear; more flexibility and administrative simplification! Starting from 01/06/26, part of the new changes regarding various labor provisions will come into ... Employment law Night Work Notice periods Wage bonus Work regulations Work schedule Working time May 12, 2026 Social Law & JC 109-215
Liz Nowé Have today's social-legal puzzles already been solved? There are quite a few files on the table – ranging from flexi jobs, the money index to the mobility budget, working time registration, and the law on various labor provisions, but nothing is final yet... Cents index Employment law Flexi-Jobs Mobility Working time Apr 23, 2026 Social Law & JC 109-215
Ilse Roosens What is the environmental impact of textiles in Europe, and what do companies need to do? If your company designs, produces, or sells textile products in the European market, the environmental impact of textiles is no longer a secondary sustainability issue. It becomes a central challenge ... EU Textile Strategy General Apr 21, 2026 Sustainability
Ilse Roosens Can a garment be labelled as “sustainable” or “organic cotton”? Myth A piece of clothing made with certified organic cotton may be labeled as "sustainable/organic" VS fact FALSE Labeling a garment as "sustainable/organic" because it is made with certified organic ... ECGTD General Mar 31, 2026 Sustainability
Ilse Roosens Greenwashing: How will it be regulated in the short term? Of Green Claims Directive (GCD)aimed to provide more transparent, reliable, and verifiable information about the environmental impacts and sustainability of products. The directive included specific r... ECGTD General Mar 24, 2026 Sustainability
Ilse Roosens Repair or recycling? Myth "Repairing a piece of clothing is a form of recycling" VS FACT FALSE Manufacturing and recycling are often used interchangeably, but they mean something completely different. + Manufacturing and ... EPR, PRO General WFD Mar 17, 2026 Sustainability
Liz Nowé CRB insights: where do we stand in terms of competitive strength? Last week, the Central Council for Economy(CRB) published new key reports offering important insights into the evolution of Belgium’s competitiveness . Although the initial signs appear positive, caut... Competitiveness Economic context Feb 23, 2026 Int. Trade & Legal
