JC 121 — Cleaning services Cleaning: meal vouchers for all your workers in 2026

Applicable from 01/01/2026

The cleaning sector generalises meal vouchers from 2026. With most workers on part-time contracts, the calculation is specific: 1 voucher per 7.4 hours worked. A new structural cost to factor into your margins.

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Your challenges

Sound familiar?

How to calculate for part-time?

With workers often on part-time contracts across multiple sites, the calculation per 7.4-hour block and the ceiling require rigorous tracking.

A new fixed cost on your margins?

If you weren't already providing meal vouchers, this is an extra structural cost to absorb in a sector where margins are already tight.

Ready to order cards before January?

Electronic cards must be ordered and distributed on time. With staff spread across many sites, logistics can quickly become a challenge.

Key measures

What applies to your sector

€3.09 meal voucher for everyone

All your cleaning workers receive a meal voucher of €3.09: €2 at your expense and €1.09 deducted from the employee's salary.

Part-time adapted calculation

Your part-time workers receive 1 voucher per 7.4 hours actually worked, capped at the number of full-time working days.

Quarterly regularisation

Meal vouchers are granted monthly on an estimated basis, then corrected quarterly based on actual hours worked.

Timeline

Key dates to remember

01/01/2026 Conforme

Generalisation of meal vouchers

All workers in the cleaning sector receive electronic meal vouchers.

31/03/2026 Planifié

First regularisation

First quarterly correction between granted vouchers and actual hours worked.

Sectoral federation: UGBN-ABSU

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Centralise and digitalise to reduce your costs

With workers spread across many sites, centralised digital management via Monizze optimises your net costs and radically simplifies daily administration.

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 121

Verify the obligations of your JC 121

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

How do you calculate meal vouchers for part-time workers in cleaning?

Each worker receives 1 meal voucher per full 7.4-hour block worked. The total is capped at the number of full-time working days in the month. Correction is done quarterly.

My cleaning workers are across multiple sites: how to manage Monizze cards?

Each worker receives a single Monizze card regardless of the number of sites. Management is centralised via your Monizze platform, with tracking per worker.

What are the risks if cards are not ordered on time in the cleaning sector?

Any delay in card ordering results in immediate sectoral non-compliance and direct structural costs. Workers must receive their meal vouchers from 1 January 2026. Anticipate the order to avoid penalties.

Is the €10 meal voucher mandatory for all companies?

No. The legal ceiling is set at €10, but the actual amount depends on your sector agreements. Some sectors require the maximum, others a lower amount.

Can meal vouchers be optimised without increasing the overall cost for the employer?

Yes. Meal vouchers benefit from a favourable tax regime. A modelling exercise with Monizze allows you to compare scenarios and identify the most optimised option for your budget.

My industry sector is not listed, what should I do?

If your JC doesn't appear, no definitive decision has been confirmed for your sector. New provisions will be added once confirmed. Contact Monizze for personalised guidance.