From 1 January 2020, ‘small statutes’ will be automatically insured in the event of occupational accidents
Starting 1 January 2020, persons undergoing training 'in the context of training for paid employment' will automatically be covered in the event of occupational accidents. This is not yet the case and these 'small statutes'…
Read moreNumber of occupational accidents at Port of Antwerp is stable, but seriousness is increasing
We have launched our annual report on the evolution and financial impact of occupational accidents at the Port of Antwerp. "The results for 2017 are less positive than in previous years", commented Dominique De Clercq,…
Read moreMake sure that your IBO employees remain well insured
If you, as an employer, have employees with an IBO (individual vocational training) contract, you must ensure that they stay well insured against occupational accidents. In the past, the Flemish Public Employment Service (VDAB) automatically…
Read moreNumber of accidents involving commuting cyclists has doubled
At present, both government bodies and employers are heavily promoting the use of bicycles for commuting purposes. There is, however, a downside to this: the number of accidents while commuting has grown, and the proportion…
Read moreWorking from home: are your employees insured for a work-related accident?
Working from home or remote working is rapidly gaining in popularity. As well as many employers and employees, the Roads and Traffic Agency and Minister Kris Peeters are clearly fans of this phenomenon. At the…
Read moreRefusal rate for work related accidents: first decrease in 15 years
For the first time in 15 years the refusal rate for work related accidents has fundamentally dropped. In 2016, the total number of refusals was 18,488, significantly lower than in the preceding years, while the…
Read moreFedris handles occupational accidents and diseases
In order to improve the efficiency of government services, the Federal government has decided to merge various public institutions.
Read moreAmendments to the law on occupational accidents
Numerous amendments have been implemented in the Law of 10 April 1971 on occupational accidents. An overview.
Read moreInsurance: expense or income?
An insurance portfolio for an SME soon adds up to a few thousand euros. Smart directors and risk managers use insurance policies to bring or keep operational costs under control. But how can you maximise…
Read moreAre you insured against one of the major causes of bankruptcy?
Certain events such as a serious fire caused by a short circuit can render your company property and equipment unfit for use. Your company activity could be interrupted for some time. Your company becomes extremely…
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