Change to the law on work accidents: accidents involving temporary workers included in the calculation of aggravated risks
Since March 2024, work accidents involving temporary workers have been included in the calculation of a company’s risk index*. This change to the law mainly affects companies that often employ temporary workers. It also provides an extra reason to tighten up safety measures for all employees. Colleague Geert De Krem explains the impact of this change.
*Royal Decree of 21 February 2024 amending the Royal Decree of 23 December 2008 implementing the Law of 10 April 1971 on work accidents in relation to disproportionately aggravated risks, published on 16 March 2024.