JC 109 / 215 — Clothing and garment industry — Clothing and garment: mandatory meal voucher increase in 2026
Joint committees 109 (blue-collar) and 215 (white-collar) of the clothing and garment industry have concluded an agreement to strengthen workers' purchasing power from 2026. This sectoral measure applies to companies falling under these two joint committees.
Your challenges
Sound familiar?
Adaptation of existing benefits
Companies will need to adapt the value of meal vouchers from 1 April 2026, even if they already granted an amount above the sectoral minimum.
Payroll system update
This change requires an update of parameters in HR and payroll systems to ensure correct allocation of meal vouchers for each day actually worked.
Harmonisation between blue-collar and white-collar workers
Companies falling under both JC 109 and 215 must ensure consistent application of the measure between different staff categories to avoid any disparity in treatment.
Key measures
What applies to your sector
Sectoral meal voucher increase
From 1 April 2026, the total value of meal vouchers increases by €1.25 per day actually worked. This increase applies to all workers under JC 109 and 215 and aims to support purchasing power in the sector.
Mandatory application for all companies
The sectoral increase must be applied by all companies under JC 109 and 215, including those already granting meal vouchers above the existing sectoral level. The aim is to guarantee an effective increase for all workers in the sector.
Timeline
Key dates to remember
Entry into force
Mandatory sectoral increase of €1.25 per day worked for all JC 109 and 215 companies.
Payroll system update
Adjustment of parameters in HR and payroll tools to ensure correct meal voucher allocation for each day actually worked.
Sectoral federation: Creamoda
Strengthen the attractiveness of your sector
The meal voucher increase represents an opportunity to strengthen the attractiveness of the clothing sector and support talent retention, in a context of increasing competition for certain profiles. The digitalisation of meal voucher issuance and tracking also enables the automation of administrative processes, reduces manual tasks and simplifies management for HR and payroll teams.
Our approach
The Monizze answer: manage, simplify, optimise
Tailored evaluation
- Analysis of your industry sector, your headcount and the appropriate budget scenario
- Objective assessment of the real impact in consultation with your social secretariat
- Comparison of your options to choose the best strategy
Centralised digital management
- Simplified management of meal vouchers and eco-vouchers
- Integration of mobility solutions and mobility budget
- Global overview via RewardFlex — one platform, one management interface
- Automated compliance with sectoral obligations
Enhanced employee experience
- Real-time view of your balance and benefits
- Simplified activation of the Monizze card
- Full visibility over the complete salary package
Next steps
3 steps to comply with JC 109 / 215
Verify the obligations of your JC 109 / 215
Amounts, deadlines, exceptions: every detail matters.
Estimate the cost for your team size
Compare scenarios and identify the best option.
Plan your 2026 benefits
Meal vouchers, mobility, flexibility: a coherent package.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about sectoral agreements
Does the €1.25 increase also apply if my company already grants meal vouchers above the minimum?
Does the €1.25 increase also apply if my company already grants meal vouchers above the minimum?
Does the measure apply to both blue-collar and white-collar workers?
Does the measure apply to both blue-collar and white-collar workers?
When does the increase take effect?
When does the increase take effect?
Is the €10 meal voucher mandatory for all companies?
Is the €10 meal voucher mandatory for all companies?
Can meal vouchers be optimised without increasing the overall cost for the employer?
Can meal vouchers be optimised without increasing the overall cost for the employer?
My industry sector is not listed, what should I do?
My industry sector is not listed, what should I do?
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