Um yes... Belgium hosted the 1920 Olympics! Much has happened since then, including in terms of social law.

The 1916 Olympics were canceled because of the First World War. When the question was asked which country would be the host country for the 1920 edition, it was thus decided to give this privilege to Belgium, as a tribute to the suffering and courage of the Belgians during the war. 

For this reason, Belgium became the host country of the summer Olympics for the first (and last time) in 1920. At these Games, two symbols made their appearance for the first time: the Olympic flag, devised by Baron Pierre de Coubertin and the Olympic oath, taken for the first time by Belgian athlete Victor Boin. He will also win one of the 36 medals for the Belgians at these Games - a record for Belgium. 

All delegations combined, 2,626 athletes participated in the Games, including only 65 women! 

Back then, the situation for women was obviously very different. They had no right to vote (this was only granted in 1948) and many did not work. 

More than 100 years later, the number of women in the workplace has multiplied and, parallel to this evolution, European and Belgian legislation has ensured that women and men are treated equally in the context of their work. The volume of case law within the field demonstrates the vibrancy of the subject, even today.

Since 1920, social consultation has brought about several evolutions, such as the gradual reduction of working hours for Belgians. 

In 1921, the restriction of daily working hours to 8 hours was ratified and this, 6 days a week, makes for a working week of 48 hours. This was a big step forward, as previously the average daily working time was 12 hours. Today, weekly working hours in Belgium are limited to 38 hours and often less in different sectors.

Developments in work regime and working time meet the demands formulated by Belgian employers. 

For example, the Workable and Agile Work Act of 5 March 2017 was introduced to promote flexibility in working hours and some working conditions.

This will allow companies to cope with changes in the economy and remain competitive in a constantly evolving context. 

Like the domain of sport, the domain of employment is constantly evolving and adapting to strive for performance with human beings as its primary resource.