BELGIUM Law and Practice Contributed by: Chris Engels and Julie Devos, Claeys & Engels
the content of the report, which is in line with strict data protection obligations. Furthermore, whistle-blowers must be protected against any form of retaliation, and companies are expected to implement clear procedures for follow-up and feedback to the reporter. To ensure that suppliers and partners adhere to human rights standards, companies in Belgium frequently conduct third-party audits of their suppliers’ labour and environmental practices. These audits help to identify and address issues such as child labour, unsafe working conditions, or excessive working hours.
Finally, many businesses have adopted or are participating in supplier codes of conduct that clearly set out the human rights expectations for suppliers. These codes often include require - ments for compliance with ethical labour prac - tices, non-discrimination, worker safety, and freedom of association.
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