Belgium – 2nd – Equality

NB: This breakdown is based on the simplified English version of the 2nd NAP 

11. MEASURES AGAINST DISCRIMINATION IN THE LABOUR MARKET

ActionActors involvedAnticipated period
38. Continuation of the activities for the launch of a national plan to combat racismFederal and federated governmentsOngoing
39. Setting up a system for diversity and discrimination monitoring at a sectoral levelFederal government (FPS Employment, Labour and Social Dialogue)2022-2024
40. Conversion of the ‘Pay transparency’ guidelineFederal government (Institute for the Equality of Women and Men and FPS Employment)Prior to 7 June 2026
41. Ending discriminatory practicesFederal government (Institute for the Equality of Women and Men and Equal Opportunities service of FPS Justice), Flemish government (Equal Opportunities service of ABB), Brussels-Capital Region (Brussels Economy and Employment, Equal Brussels, Actiris and the competent administrations)Ongoing
42. Application of the new legal framework on combating discrimination, which introduces better protection against reprisals for witnesses and victims of discriminationFederal and federated governments (FPS Justice and all other departments involved (politics, asylum and migration, public health, defence, youth, etc.)), Flemish government (Equal Opportunities service of ABB)Ongoing
43. Equal treatment to combat discriminationFederal government (Institute for the Equality of Women and Men and Equal Opportunities service of FPS Justice) Flemish government (Equal Opportunities service of ABB)Ongoing