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The wage portage collective agreement explained
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Understand IDCC 3219, the junior, senior and day-rate classifications, guaranteed minimum pay and protections in wage portage.
The wage portage collective bargaining agreement: the legal framework that protects you
Key takeaways:
- France has a dedicated collective agreement for wage portage, referenced as IDCC 3219 (brochure no. 3383), signed in 2017.
- It classifies wage-ported employees as junior, senior or day-rate.
- It sets a guaranteed minimum level of pay and specific protections.
- It complements the Labour Code and distinguishes wage portage from ordinary self-employment.
The wage portage collective agreement: this text governs the relationship between the wage-ported employee and the umbrella company: classification, minimum pay, financial reserve, end of assignment, leave and training. A serious umbrella company applies it to its wage-ported employees.
What is the wage portage collective agreement?
The collective agreement for wage-ported employees was signed in 2017 and registered under IDCC 3219. It provides a specific legal framework for a form of employment recognised since the 2015 ordinance.
Professional classification: junior, senior, day-rate
- Junior: a profile starting out in wage portage.
- Senior: an experienced profile with significant professional experience.
- Day-rate: an employee whose working time is counted in days and who has a high level of autonomy.
This classification notably determines the applicable guaranteed minimum pay.
The guaranteed minimum pay
The agreement requires the umbrella company to respect a minimum level of pay when a service has been delivered to a client. The amount is periodically reviewed. See our guide to calculating salary in wage portage and the salary simulator.
The financial reserve and activity account
A financial reserve may be provisioned in the activity account to secure certain periods without an assignment or end-of-contract payments. It is separate from management fees.
The protections provided by the agreement
The agreement covers termination terms, business-referral bonuses, paid leave, professional training and the conditions related to the provider's mandatory financial guarantee.
Why it matters when choosing wage portage
Wage portage offers a written framework negotiated by sector social partners, unlike self-employment. See our guide to professional status and our comparison of umbrella companies.
FAQ on the wage portage collective agreement
What's the IDCC number of the wage portage collective agreement?
It is registered under IDCC 3219, brochure no. 3383.
Does the collective agreement apply automatically?
Yes. An umbrella company must apply it to wage-ported employees; the consultant has no special step to take.
What's the difference between junior, senior and day-rate?
They are the three professional categories that notably determine the applicable guaranteed minimum pay.
Does the collective agreement guarantee a minimum salary?
Yes. It sets a minimum level of pay that the umbrella company must respect when a service has been delivered.
Where can I read the full text?
The text is available from official collective-agreement sources and Légifrance under reference IDCC 3219.
