The 2026 Report on Legal Liability & AI in Contractor Management
Our new joint report with PwC Legal Belgium examines the shifting regulatory landscape. Find out how tightening legislation, including the new 2026 Chain Liability rules, has transformed contractor management from a simple administrative task into a critical operational requirement. Understand why manual document checks are failing, why ignorance is no longer a valid legal defense, and why automation is the only secure way forward.
Key Findings
01. The New Liability Risks
What are the consequences of non-compliance?
Under the new rules, companies facing criminal liability for illegal employment can be banned from public tenders or even forced to stop operating.
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Belgian companies are already flagged for social compliance offenses.
Q: If an illegal worker is found on your site, even if outsourced by a subcontractor, are you (as the principal client) still responsible?
“Yes. New 2026 chain liability law means companies working with subcontractors in risk-prone industries (i.e., construction, cleaning, meat processing, and parcel delivery) will be subject to active due diligence and screening obligations of their subcontractors and their employees.
Failure to comply with due diligence obligation will result in the principal becoming jointly (and criminally) liable for the illegal employment by their subcontractors.”
02. The High Cost of Manual Work
Up to 60 Minutes of time is lost per contractor when onboarding manually.
- 20 - 60 mins wasted on data entry per person.
- High chance of human error in Excel sheets.
- No single, traceable record in the event of an incident or audit.
Q: How does this impact your budget?
"Contractors often start billing as soon as they arrive. If they are stuck at the gate for manual checks, you are paying for billable hours without getting any work done."
03. Why Spreadsheets are Risky
Manual checks not built to withstand today’s risks. Automation is the only way to be sure you are compliant every single day.
A Simple 3-Level Path to Contractor Compliance
Download the whitepaper to audit-proof your supply chain and transition from manual to an automated, 3-level verification system.
Identity & Site Access
Who is on my site right now? (The Absolute Baseline)
Right to Work & Competence
Are they legally and safely allowed to work? (Social Security & Safety)
Fiscal Health & Chain Liability
Is my sub/contractor financially sound? (Fiscal Checks)
