JC 128 — Hide & leather industry — Hide & leather industry: meal vouchers revalued in two steps in 2026
Joint committee 128 plans a progressive revaluation of meal vouchers in 2026 for companies active in the processing and trade of hides, leather and replacement products. The face value rises from €4 to €5 on 1 January 2026, then from €5 to €6 on 1 July 2026. A concrete boost to purchasing power for workers in the sector.
Your challenges
Sound familiar?
Two increases in six months: how to manage this double timeline?
The sectoral agreement imposes two successive steps in 2026. Without automation, each step adds an administrative burden and a payroll error risk.
What is the budget impact for your tanneries and leather workshops?
A total €2 face value increase in 2026 directly impacts salary costs. Anticipating both steps is essential to preserve your margins.
How to retain craftspeople in a sector built on artisanal know-how?
The leather industry relies on rare, hard-to-replace know-how. Revalued meal vouchers strengthen team attractiveness and loyalty.
Key measures
What applies to your sector
First step: €4 → €5 on 1 January 2026
From 1 January 2026, the face value of the meal voucher rises from €4 to €5 per day actually worked for all JC 128 companies already granting meal vouchers.
Second step: €5 → €6 on 1 July 2026
From 1 July 2026, the face value of the meal voucher rises from €5 to €6 per day actually worked. A second revaluation that completes the sector's effort for the year.
Sectoral scope
The agreement applies to all companies active in the processing and trade of hides, leather and replacement products: tanneries, leather goods manufacturers and leather substitute manufacturers.
Timeline
Key dates to remember
First increase step
The meal voucher face value rises from €4 to €5 per day actually worked in all JC 128 companies.
Second increase step
The meal voucher face value rises from €5 to €6 per day actually worked. Adjust your payroll parameters before this deadline.
Sectoral federation: SPF Emploi — PC 128
Anticipate both steps without administrative burden
With two increase steps in six months, digitalising meal vouchers becomes a strategic asset for hide and leather companies. The Monizze platform automates the application of the new amounts at each deadline, secures pro-rata calculation for days actually worked, and frees your HR and payroll teams from repetitive tasks. Your workers see their purchasing power grow without friction, and your tanneries stay focused on their core business.
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 128
Verify the obligations of your JC 128
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
What are the two increase steps planned for 2026?
What are the two increase steps planned for 2026?
My company did not yet grant meal vouchers: am I obliged to introduce them?
My company did not yet grant meal vouchers: am I obliged to introduce them?
Who is covered by JC 128?
Who is covered by JC 128?
How can Monizze help me manage the two steps?
How can Monizze help me manage the two steps?
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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