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December 7, 2024

Unified status for supplementary pension plans from 2030: get your organisation ready

As announced, the unified status for supplementary pensions will enter into force from 1 January 2030. The change is being made because treating blue-collar and white-collar workers differently in this area is considered discriminatory. Between 2015 and 2030, organisations must gradually eliminate the differences between the two employee categories in relation to supplementary pensions. How do you go about this as an employer?

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The harmonisation activity will initially take place at sectoral level. All sectors will have until 1 January 2027 to eliminate supplementary pension differences between blue-collar and white-collar workers. This means that we are approaching the last two-year sectoral consultation period (employment agreement 2025-2026).

Together we can ensure that the harmonisation of your supplementary pension plan goes smoothly

As an employer, you always have to take account of decisions made at sectoral level, and this change is no exception.

You will receive more information directly from your employers’ federation, social secretariat or any other channel relevant to sectoral unified status plans about the steps that your sector is taking or will take.

Once you have received this information, it is advisable to contact your broker. We can then work together proactively to ensure the smooth harmonisation of your supplementary pension plan(s) by the deadline of 1 January 2030; as a broker and consultant for your plan(s), we do not receive information directly from the different sectors.

Would you like more information?

Do you have any questions about harmonising your company plans? Contact your Employee Benefits Account Manager at Vanbreda Risk & Benefits.

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