Sofiane Fergali

Associate

Overview

Sofiane Fergali provides clients with legal advice and support for a range of critical employment-related matters. He assists national and international companies throughout the employment process, from hiring to collective or individual employment termination. He also advises on remuneration benefits and on the handling of complex issues such as restructuring, company closure, and contract terminations. He focuses on employment disputes and negotiating individual agreements.

Career & Education

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    • Civil Law Assistant, Free University of Brussels (Université Libre de Bruxelles)
    • Associate, Employment Law, Van Olmen and Wynant, 2022–2024
    • Member of the editorial boar, Chroniques de Droit Social
    • Civil Law Assistant, Free University of Brussels (Université Libre de Bruxelles)
    • Associate, Employment Law, Van Olmen and Wynant, 2022–2024
    • Member of the editorial boar, Chroniques de Droit Social
    • Free University of Brussels (Université Libre de Bruxelles), Master of Law, 2022
    • Free University of Brussels (Université Libre de Bruxelles), Bachelor of Law, 2020
    • Free University of Brussels (Université Libre de Bruxelles), Master of Law, 2022
    • Free University of Brussels (Université Libre de Bruxelles), Bachelor of Law, 2020
    • Belgium
    • Belgium
    • French
    • Dutch
    • English
    • Arabic
    • Italian
    • French
    • Dutch
    • English
    • Arabic
    • Italian

Sofiane's Insights

Client Alert | 4 min read | 12.19.24

New EU Directive Impacting Digital Platforms and Individuals Working for Them

On 23 October 2024, the European Parliament adopted Directive (EU) 2024/2831 (“the Directive”), aimed at improving conditions for individuals working for digital platforms.  The Directive introduces comprehensive measures to: address the employment status of digital platform workers, ensure transparency and fairness in algorithmic management, and strengthen the protection of personal data. The Directive came into force on 1 December 2024, and Member States are required to adopt the necessary measures for transposition into national law by 2 December 2026....

Representative Matters

  • Advised the Belgian subsidiary of an international chemical company on its collective dismissal, up to the conclusion of its social plan. 
  • Advised a software company on restructuring projects.
  • Advised clients from various sectors on the negotiation of out-of-court settlements for employment termination, whether following restructuring, or individual or collective dismissals.
  • Advised clients from various sectors on the taxation of benefits in kind offered by the company.
  • Advised clients from various sectors on the risk of permanent establishment in Belgium in the case of cross-border workers.
  • Advised and defended public-sector companies before the Belgian Labor Courts on issues relating to individual employment law (dismissal for serious cause, harassment, discrimination, disorganization at work, etc.).

Sofiane's Insights

Client Alert | 4 min read | 12.19.24

New EU Directive Impacting Digital Platforms and Individuals Working for Them

On 23 October 2024, the European Parliament adopted Directive (EU) 2024/2831 (“the Directive”), aimed at improving conditions for individuals working for digital platforms.  The Directive introduces comprehensive measures to: address the employment status of digital platform workers, ensure transparency and fairness in algorithmic management, and strengthen the protection of personal data. The Directive came into force on 1 December 2024, and Member States are required to adopt the necessary measures for transposition into national law by 2 December 2026....

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    • "le reclassement professionnel vers une plus grande employabilité grâce à la négociation sectorielle?", Le droit social sectoriel, un monde méconnu, E. DERMINE et J-F. NEVEN (dir.), Bruxelles, Larcier,2023, 375 à 412

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      04.24.23

    • "Le revenu d’intégration (RI) : qu’est-ce que c’est?," Le guide de l’aide sociale pour les étudiantes et étudiants, E. Dermine et al. (dir.), Bruxelles, Centre de droit public et social de l’ULB, 2022, p. 39 à 45.

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      2022

    • “Cycle UB³,” Le droit social sectoriel, un monde méconnu, Université Libre de Bruxelles

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      04.24.23

Sofiane's Insights

Client Alert | 4 min read | 12.19.24

New EU Directive Impacting Digital Platforms and Individuals Working for Them

On 23 October 2024, the European Parliament adopted Directive (EU) 2024/2831 (“the Directive”), aimed at improving conditions for individuals working for digital platforms.  The Directive introduces comprehensive measures to: address the employment status of digital platform workers, ensure transparency and fairness in algorithmic management, and strengthen the protection of personal data. The Directive came into force on 1 December 2024, and Member States are required to adopt the necessary measures for transposition into national law by 2 December 2026....