JC 140.05 — Moving services Moving services: meal vouchers for everyone in 2026

Applicable from 01/01/2026

JC 140.05 introduces meal vouchers at €3.09 per day worked from 1 January 2026 for all, with a 6-month waiting period for new hires replaced by an allowance. In a tight market, it's also a lever for attractiveness.

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Your challenges

Sound familiar?

How to manage the 6-month waiting period for new hires?

New workers don't receive meal vouchers for 6 months, but are entitled to an equivalent allowance. Two systems to manage in parallel.

A progressive budget impact to anticipate?

Costs increase progressively over 2026-2027 as new hires pass the waiting period. Anticipate the impact on your budget.

Hard to recruit movers?

In a tight labour market, meal vouchers become a concrete advantage to attract and retain your movers. Quick attractive measures are needed.

Key measures

What applies to your sector

€3.09 meal voucher for everyone

All your movers receive €3.09 per day worked: €2 from the employer and €1.09 from the employee.

6-month waiting period

New hires don't receive the Monizze card for 6 months. During this period, an equivalent meal allowance is paid to them directly.

Progressive increases possible

The sectoral framework allows you to spread the increase over time to smooth the budget impact on your company.

Timeline

Key dates to remember

01/01/2026 Conforme

Meal voucher introduction

All moving sector workers receive meal vouchers (or the equivalent allowance for new hires).

01/07/2026 Planifié

End of first waiting period

Workers hired on 1 January 2026 transition from allowance to electronic meal vouchers.

Sectoral federation: CBD-BKV

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Strengthen your attractiveness in a competitive market

A package including mobility (e.g. fuel) and digitalised benefits boosts attractiveness in a competitive market. Combine meal vouchers and mobility benefits in a complete package via Monizze.

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 140.05

Verify the obligations of your JC 140.05

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

Do my movers receive meal vouchers during the waiting period?

No, during the first 6 months, new workers receive an equivalent meal allowance paid directly in their salary. After 6 months, they switch to electronic meal vouchers.

Can I spread the meal voucher increase in the moving sector?

Yes, the sectoral framework allows for progressive increases to smooth the budget impact. Contact Monizze to model the optimal scenario.

What are the risks if the 6-month waiting period is not respected?

Non-compliance with the waiting period constitutes sectoral non-compliance. The company is required to pay the equivalent meal allowance during the first 6 months. Any failure may lead to claims.

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.