JC 320 — Funeral services — Funeral services: mandatory meal vouchers from 1 July 2026
The 2025-2026 sectoral agreement for JC 320 makes meal vouchers mandatory across the entire sector. Two situations: companies that do not yet grant them must introduce them at €3.09 per day worked; those that already grant them must increase their employer contribution by €0.75. A measure that concerns both blue- and white-collar workers across the sector's some 500 companies.
Your challenges
Sound familiar?
Struggling to attract and retain your employees?
The funeral sector faces growing competition to attract committed profiles. Meal vouchers are a concrete lever to strengthen your teams' purchasing power and your employer attractiveness.
Unsure which situation applies to your company?
The measure follows two tracks depending on whether you already grant meal vouchers. An incorrect classification exposes you to undercompliance risk. You must first precisely identify your starting point.
Is the 1 July 2026 deadline approaching?
All JC 320 companies must comply by 1 July 2026. Failing to comply with a mandatory sectoral CBA carries legal risk and potential penalties.
Key measures
What applies to your sector
Mandatory introduction at €3.09
Companies that do not yet grant meal vouchers must introduce them at a minimum face value of €3.09 per day worked: €2.00 from the employer and €1.09 from the employee.
+€0.75 increase for the others
Companies that already grant meal vouchers must increase their employer contribution by €0.75 per day worked. One measure, two tracks depending on your starting point.
Deduction of early increases
Companies that already applied a meal voucher increase earlier in 2026 may deduct it from the mandatory +€0.75 increase. Document the exact dates and amounts to substantiate the deduction.
Applies to blue- and white-collar workers
The measure applies equally to blue- and white-collar workers in JC 320, which covers around 5,000 workers across some 500 companies: funeral homes, cemeteries and crematoria.
Timeline
Key dates to remember
Meal vouchers mandatory across all of JC 320
All JC 320 companies must comply: introduction at €3.09 for those without vouchers, a +€0.75 employer-contribution increase for the others.
Sectoral federation: Funebra
Make meal vouchers your employer asset
The arrival of meal vouchers across the whole funeral sector marks a turning point. Companies that implement them quickly and communicate proactively stand out in a sector where attracting and retaining committed employees is increasingly difficult. Monizze digitalises the issuing and tracking of meal vouchers, removes paper-based processes and reduces the risk of errors in contribution calculations, easing the administrative burden on your structures.
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 320
Verify the obligations of your JC 320
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
My company does not yet grant meal vouchers: what must I do?
My company does not yet grant meal vouchers: what must I do?
I already grant meal vouchers: what is my obligation?
I already grant meal vouchers: what is my obligation?
Does the measure apply to both blue- and white-collar workers?
Does the measure apply to both blue- and white-collar workers?
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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