Belgium: companies with at least 50 employees to be required to appoint confidential counsellor to prevent psychosocial risks

On 26 October, Belgium’s Chamber of Representatives adopted a bill containing various provisions relating to employment, including making it compulsory for companies with 50 or more employees to appoint a confidential counsellor (Chapter 5, Article 10). This person, who is bound by a duty of confidentiality, plays an important role in preventing and dealing with psychosocial risks, particularly in the event of informal proceedings relating to harassment. Employees can turn to this person in...