JC 140.05 — Moving services — Moving services: meal vouchers for everyone in 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.
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
Meal voucher introduction
All moving sector workers receive meal vouchers (or the equivalent allowance for new hires).
End of first waiting period
Workers hired on 1 January 2026 transition from allowance to electronic meal vouchers.
Sectoral federation: CBD-BKV
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.
Take action
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about sectoral agreements
Do my movers receive meal vouchers during the waiting period?
Do my movers receive meal vouchers during the waiting period?
Can I spread the meal voucher increase in the moving sector?
Can I spread the meal voucher increase in the moving sector?
What are the risks if the 6-month waiting period is not respected?
What are the risks if the 6-month waiting period is not respected?
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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