Field of practise

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Field of practise & approach

Employment and social security law is an extensive and very diverse branch of law with which our law firm feels greatly at ease.    

We attempt to solve any issue our clients present to us at short notice and in an efficient manner. Amicably if possible, in court if necessary. Insofar as possible, we brainstorm with our clients in order to prevent conflict.

First and foremost, we try to find negotiated solutions “out of court”. Legal proceedings are the ultimate remedy.    

Testimonial

Jean-Pierre Verbeeck
Former executive
“When my former employment contract was terminated, I had to start up legal proceedings in order to enforce my rights. The procedure was heavy and complex (due to Belgian and foreign engagements), but I was lucky to be able to count on the professional guidance of Buyssens Attorneys-at-law. They have a broad network enabling them to call upon the services of other specialists (both foreign and domestic) for matters outside of their area of expertise. Thanks to their efforts, I obtained a very positive outcome in my case. I believe that no other team of attorneys would have been able to reach a better result.”

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Ingrid Ceusters-Luyten
CEO, Group Hugo Ceusters – SCMS
“Since many years we count on the legal advice of the team of Buyssens Attorneys-at-law in the field of employment and social security law. Thanks to their know-how, the input we receive from the lawyers regarding the many delicate issues we regularly face as employer is very useful for us. After so many years, we have built up a relationship based on mutual confidence.”

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Jim Linsen
HR-Manager, DSV Group
“We work together with the team of Herman Buyssens for a long time now. They assist us with everything related to employment law and social security law. We appreciate not only the vast expertise and the engagement of the lawyers, but also their availability and reaction speed.”

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Philippe De Bruyne
HR-director, Zorgbedrijf Antwerpen
“The law firm of Herman Buyssens has already treated many files for us over the past years. We appreciate the thoroughness and quality the lawyers show in their work. Our people can also count on them when they have smaller questions or when they need a sparring partner in the field of employment law or social security law to challenge their own ideas.”

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Erika Priebee
HR Manager, Hapag-Lloyd Benelux
“When I was newly appointed as HR manager of Hapag-Lloyd Antwerp, the company was recovering from a restructuring that was accompanied by the law firm of Mr Buyssens. Ever since, we call on to the law firm for all labor law and employment issues, both individual as collective. We appreciate the availability and the hands on mentality of Buyssens Lawyers. They think in similar terms as us, point out their concerns proactively and come up with concrete solutions”

Employment law

We assist companies in all aspects pertaining to their staff’s employment. This can, inter alia, include drawing up employment contracts, labour regulations, bonus plans,  providing advice and assistance during contacts with social inspection services, redundancies or negotiations with the trade unions,…  

In addition, the law firm has experience in almost every more specialized area of labour  law, such as, for example, international employment and secondment, well-being in the workplace, industrial accidents, false self-employment, social criminal law, intellectual property rights of employees, supplementary pensions, discrimination, workplace harassment, collective redundancies, arrangements with creditors (Chapter 11), employment protection legislation, social elections,…  

Private individuals too can come to us for legal advice in connection with employment or redundancy. In this regard, we assist both employees and self-employed persons.

Of course, we see to it that no conflicts of interests arise in the cases we handle.

Social security law

Our clients can rely on us when they have a dispute with the social security department RSZ/ONSS, for example on the qualification of wages as a calculation basis for social security contributions, disputes regarding false self-employment, false employment, disputes on the applicable legislation, joint and several liability, CO2-contributions, (refusal pertaining to)  the cancellation of contribution increases and arrears,… 

In the event of disputes with RSVZ/INASTI or other social security departments, such as FPD/SFPD (Federal Pension Service, previously RVP/ONP) on statutory pensions, RIZIV/INAMI or RVA/ONEM we shall assist our clients in word and deed.