Employment Talks
Episodes
(Kid)fluencers: legislation behind the likes
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Influencers are everywhere — from Instagram and TikTok to YouTube. But behind every like and post, there’s a growing web of legal obligations.In t...
The abolition of SWT
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 25 of Employment Talks, Lydian’s employment law podcast, Kato Aerts, Employment Partner, welcomes Thomas De keersmaecker, Associate in ou...
Employment plan for older employees
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kato Aerts, Employment Partner, sits down with Penelope Desmet, Associate in our Employment, Pensions & Benefits team, to discuss...
Posting employees to the heart of Europe
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With Brussels at the heart of Europe, Belgium stands out as one of the countries with the highest number of seconded workers compared to its neighbour...
𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲, 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭! 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐚𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our latest episode, hostKato Aerts, Employment Partner at Lydian, is joined byKatrien Coenen, Senior Associate in our 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞...
Navigating Employee Salary Indexation
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the second episode of 2025, our host Kato Aerts, Employment Partner, is joined by Sarah Witvrouw, Associate in our Employment Team, to unravel the ...
Holiday Hangovers : Alcohol and the workplace
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Start the new year with a must-listen episode! Kato Aerts, Employment Partner, and Marie Verhaert, Associate in our Employment team, discuss how alcoh...
GDPR and dismissal : to do’s for employers
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our 19th podcast episode, Kato Aerts, our host and Employment Partner, teams up with Isabel Plets, Of Counsel in our Employment team, to unravel th...
From gender-neutral toilets to first-aid kits, what facilities should and shouldn’t employers provide for their employees?
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our podcast’s 18th episode, Kato Aerts, our host and Employment Partner, teams up with Emilie Struyf, Associate in our Employment team, to explai...
Tiktok on the clock: does the work ever stop?
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our podcast’s 17th episode, Kato Aerts, our host and Employment Partner, teams up with Katrien Coenen, Senior Associate in our Employment team,...
Non-compete
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we continue exploring the intricacies of employment law, it’s crucial to stay informed about the ever-evolving landscape of non-compete and non-s...
Retaliation Unmasked: Employers vs. Voices from the past
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we navigate the complexities of social media in the workplace, it's crucial to understand the implications it has on employer-employee relationship...
#WorkHard or #HardlyWorking: The Social Media Dilemma at the Office
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our podcast's 14th episode, we explore the impact of social media in the workplace with Kato Aerts, our podcast host and Employment Partner, an...
Help I got a friend request from my employer
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our podcast's 13th episode, we explore the impact of social media in the workplace with Kato Aerts, our podcast host and Employment Partner, a...
Extra-contractual liability of employees and Book 6 of the new Civil Code: much ado about nothing?
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our podcast's 12th episode, we delve into the topic of extra-contractual liability in the employment relationship with Kato Aerts, our podcast ...
Strike a Chord: The Right to Strike
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As summer is in full swing, many of us are planning our long-awaited vacations. Sometimes however, holiday plans can get disrupted by strikes of airpo...
Upcoming summer vibes
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our podcast’s 10th episode, we dive into the topic of vacation and summer events with Kato Aerts, our podcast host and Employment Partner, and Sa...
Summer’s approaching, workcation ahead?
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our podcast's 9th episode, join Kato Aerts, our host and Employment Partner, and Alexandra Stoica, Associate in our Employment team, as they de...
Collective Dismissals
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our podcast's 8th episode, we delve into the rules governing collective dismissals in Belgium, featuring Kato Aerts, our podcast host and Emplo...
Toxic leadership 101
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our podcast's 7th episode, we explore the topic "Toxic Leadership" with Kato Aerts, our podcast host and Employment Partner, and Katr...
Internal investigation team at the work floor: a must or a nice-to-have?
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our podcast's latest episode, we delve into the role of internal investigations in maintaining workplace integrity and ensuring compliance wi...
Exploring Annual Leave within Belgium's Legal Framework
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our podcast's fifth episode, we delve into the statutory annual leave, featuring Kato Aerts, our podcast host and Employment Partner, alongside...
International Day Against Racism and Discrimination
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our podcast's fourth episode, dedicated to the annual International Day Against Racism and Discrimination on March 21st, features Kato Aerts, ou...
Religious festivities - you got to fight for your right to party!
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our podcast's third episode, featuring Kato Aerts, our podcast host and Employment Partner, alongside Katrien Coenen, Senior Associate in our Empl...
International Women's Day 2024
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our podcast's second episode, featuring Kato Aerts, our podcast host and Employment Partner, alongside Alexandra Stoica, an Associate in our Emplo...
Whistleblowing
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our first episode featuring Kato Aerts, our podcast host and Employment Partner, along with Sarah Witvrouw, an Associate in our Employment team, we...