This January 1…
Net monthly wages of Belgians, both in the private and public sectors, will increase by at least 50 euros from 1 January, and therefore by 600 euros net per year, due to the adaptation of the tax scales and calculations of taxation of the withholding tax, according to calculations from HR service provider SD Worx. Wage indexation from 1 January 2023 is historically high. More than 500,000 employees (those dependent on CP 200) will see their salaries increase by 11% on January 1, 2023, according to a calculation by Acerta, another HR service provider. In addition to the CP 200, other sectors have an indexation system which provides for an annual adjustment of wages to inflation at the beginning of the year. Workers in the food industry (10.96%), road transport and third-party logistics (10.96%), catering (10.964%), food trade (11.08%), insurance (11.1905%) and building management and real estate agents (11.08%) for example can also expect their salaries to be adjusted to inflation on 1 January.
La pension minimum will increase once more by 2.65% for retirement and survivors’ pensions for employees and the self-employed; 1.73% for civil servant retirement pensions; and 4.92% for civil servants’ survivor’s pensions. The guaranteed minimum pension will be, by 2024, gradually raised to 1,500 euros net per month for a full career.
An energy supplier will no longer be able to terminate a contract or cut off electricity unilaterally in the event of default by a residential customer. The authorization of the justice of the peace will be mandatory before any power cut in the event of non-payment of energy bills.
Smoking will be prohibited on the station platforms. No more cigarette butts found everywhere on the platforms or rails.
Birth leave goes from 15 to 20 days. Spouses (dads and co-parents) can take this leave freely in the first four months following the day of delivery.
L-category motorcycles and with a cylinder capacity greater than 125 cm³ must present themselves for technical inspection when reselling to a private individual or following an accident.
The new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) enters into force in the European Union. In this perspective, the Walloon Government has validated the budget and defined the main directions it intends to give to the sector during the period 2023-2027. These aim to promote the income of farmers, young people, the environment and biodiversity.
fuel costs newly acquired plug-in hybrid vehicles will only be deductible up to a maximum of 50%. And from July 2023, the tax deductibility of car and fuel costs for newly acquired, CO2-emitting cars will be phased out, down to 0% by 2028.
The price of water increases in the Brussels region. The inBW intermunicipal company has confirmed that the price of water in the area it serves will be changed from 1 January. The “Truth Distribution Cost” will drop from 2.26 to 2.47 euros per cubic meter.
gambling becomes prohibited. No more commercials on TV, radio, web, etc.
Workers who are fired by their employer and who are entitled to a notice period of at least 30 weeks will be able to resort to all kinds of measures to find work more quickly. “Think regarding outplacement, coaching or training. This is an authorized absence with salary maintenance, at no additional cost to the employer. This measure is a direct result of the job deal,” recalls SD Worx.
The ceiling for educational leavewhich allows workers to follow approved training during working hours while retaining their normal salary, will be raised to 3364 euros from 1 January.
The working students may, from 1 January 2023, work a maximum of 600 hours under favorable conditions.
The prices of many Proximus products increase from January 1. All the details are to be discovered ici. Voo or Orange will also increase the prices of certain services, but a little later.
Extension of the “Boost” loan. The boost loan is a loan granted by SOWALFIN which allows individuals to lend money to Walloon companies and the self-employed to finance their activities. In return, they receive a tax benefit in the form of an annual tax credit amounting to 4% for the first 4 years, then 2.5% for any subsequent years. Entering into force in 2021 and initially planned for 2 years, the system has been extended by 2 years given its success (and therefore, until the end of 2024).
