Teleworking conditions in Belgium in 2025

Teleworking has become a very common practice in many companies in Belgium. Indeed, it is an important advantage, offered to employees and often promoted by employers. So, in 2025, teleworking continues to transform the way businesses operate, and offers ever more flexibility to employees. Mes Aides Financières tells you about the benefits, compensation and the legal framework of this mode of work.

The legal framework for teleworking

You should know that teleworking is governed by certain rules that you must respect. Indeed, the objective is to avoid negative effects.

• Prior written agreement : A contract or an annex must provide for the conditions of teleworking (number of days per month, per week or per year);
• Fixed teleworking days : Home working days must be mutually agreed (every Friday, Monday, or Wednesday for example);
• Right to disconnect : Employees can refuse to respond to work emails outside of work hours.

In the private sector, teleworking is governed by this collective agreement.

Teleworking allowances

In addition, if you telework, you may receive compensation from your employer. In fact, this helps cover costs related to working from home (water, electricity, etc.). So, here are some amounts to remember for 2025:

• Monthly lump sum compensation : Up to 160 euros per month, tax-exempt;
• Reimbursement of internet costs : An additional sum of 20 euros may be provided in certain cases;
• Equipment costs : The employer can reimburse expenses for equipment such as a computer, a screen or a desk.

Benefits for teleworkers

Teleworking allows employees to enjoy many benefits. These concern several important factors:

• Reduction of journeys : Saving time and money on transport. Some employees sometimes have travel times of more than 2 hours per day;
• Increased flexibility : Workers organize their day according to their professional and personal needs;
• Improved well-being : Less stress thanks to a suitable working environment.

Employers’ obligations

Furthermore, in Belgium, companies have certain obligations regarding teleworking. In fact, this way of working is regulated on both sides:

• Provide the necessary equipment : Computer, screen, ergonomic chair, etc. The objective is to offer employees the same conditions as in the office;
• Guarantee data security : IT devices must be protected;
• Ensure communication : Maintain regular meetings to prevent isolation. Paying for an internal communications tool can also be a solution.

The limits and challenges of teleworking

However, there are still some limitations and challenges to overcome for this working method to improve:

• Isolement social : Interactions with colleagues may be reduced. This generally does not have a positive impact on the atmosphere and quality of collective work;
• Blurred work-life boundaries : It is sometimes difficult to stop at the end of the day, or to take real breaks;
• Technological inequalities : Not all homes have quality equipment or internet connection.

Therefore, companies and employees must find solutions together to reduce these disadvantages.

The future of teleworking

Finally, teleworking will continue to evolve for companies and employees in 2025. Thus, the objectives will be to optimize the rules governing this mode of work.

• Increase in fixed compensation : It could reach 180 euros per month by 2026;
• Increase in teleworkers : More than 50% of Belgian employees could adopt this way of working;
• New technologies : Advanced tools to facilitate remote collaboration.