Belgium: a new regulations on employees’ support

A royal decree established new duties in terms of workers' welcome and support. This text imposes that the beginner's welcome and support by an experienced worker be organized. Moreover, the respect of the obligation to inform new workers has to be recorded in writing in a document. (Ref. 070443)
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According to the April 25, 2007 royal decree, published in the Moniteur Belge on May 10, 2007, the employer has to “organize the reception of every new worker and appoint an experienced worker in charge of supporting him/her. The member from the hierarchal line appointed by the employer and in charge of the reception has to sign in his/her name a document showing that (…) the necessary information and consultation concerning well-being at work have been provided.” This support can also be perfo

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