The new regulation on tax-free voluntary overtime has been applied within the company since 1 June 2026. The corresponding law was published on the same day, creating new opportunities for employers and employees alike.
For us, this regulation is much more than a legal update. It is a concrete way to offer our employees a genuine benefit while strengthening our competitiveness as a company.Voluntary overtime should be worthwhile. When employees are willing to work extra hours voluntarily, their commitment should also translate into a tangible advantage. The new regulation makes this possible: full-time employees can work up to 240 hours of voluntary overtime per year and receive tax-free pay for these hours.
After presenting and discussing the new system internally at the end of May, all eligible employees signed the relevant agreement. This created the basis for implementing the regulation at KARL HUGO.
To be more specific, over 40 of our staff can now take advantage of tax-free voluntary overtime!
Added value for our employees, our company and our customers!
As an internationally recognised company specialising in mechanical engineering and industrial manufacturing, we work on demanding projects with high workloads and changing order peaks. Tax-free voluntary overtime gives us greater flexibility, helps us create additional capacity, and enables us to take on more projects for our customers.At the same time, it creates a direct benefit for our employees. Those who choose to work additional hours voluntarily can also increase their net income. The message is clear: commitment pays off.
Making the jobs in the region more attractive.
This regulation is of particular relevance to companies and employers in East Belgium. Our site is located close to the Luxembourgish border. Many skilled workers in the region ask themselves the same question every day: where can they find the most worthwhile job — and how much time do they want or need to spend on the road to get there?We believe that good jobs don't have to be far from home. When employees can work in their own region — sometimes even cycling to work — and earn more thanks to tax-free voluntary overtime, it creates a real win-win situation, improving their quality of life.
As we like to say: why spend time commuting when you could already be earning?
By quickly implementing tax-free voluntary overtime, KARL HUGO demonstrates its status as a modern employer. We don't just talk about the shortage of skilled workers — we offer concrete solutions.
An employer with a vision for the future.
At KARL HUGO, we focus on trust and long-term perspectives. We invest in modern technologies, exciting projects, and a strong team. This also means seizing new opportunities when they offer real added value to our employees and our company.One example of this is tax-free voluntary overtime, which increases our employees' net income while making our company more competitive and attractive. The result is a positive dynamic from which everyone can benefit!
