Document background
The Multi-Employer Collective Agreement serves as a fundamental instrument in Belgian industrial relations, typically used when multiple employers within related sectors seek to establish uniform employment conditions and standards. This document type is particularly relevant in Belgium's highly structured collective bargaining system, where sector-level agreements play a crucial role. It provides a comprehensive framework for employment terms, working conditions, and social benefits that apply across participating employers, while ensuring compliance with Belgian labor law and relevant EU regulations. The agreement is negotiated between employer federations and trade unions under the supervision of the competent joint committees, and must be registered with the Federal Public Service Employment, Labour and Social Dialogue to become legally binding.
