Effective 1 September 2024, various salary increases and one-off payments will come into effect across different sectors. These changes are the result of recent collective labour agreement (CLA) negotiations and are important for employees, employers, and HR professionals. Below is an overview of the most significant changes.
Salary Increases from 1 September 2024
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Demolition 2024 (code 254): Gross salary increase of €150 per month
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Tyre and Wheel Industry 2024 (code 465): Salary increase of 2.00%
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CBR 2023 (code 426): Gross salary increase of €45, followed by an increase of 3.00%
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Arts Education 2024 (code 429): Salary increase of 3.00%
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Research Institutions 2024 (code 1535): Salary increase of 3.70%
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Provincial Sector 2024 (codes 4097/1637): Salary increase of 2.50%
One-Off Payments from 1 September 2024
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Defence 2024/2025 (code 1597): Payment of €500 gross (for full-time employment)
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Research Institutions 2024 (code 1535): Payment of €150 gross, depending on employment and length of service between 1 July 2024 and 31 August 2024
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Technical Wholesale 2024 (code 730): Payment of €500 gross, pro rata to employment in the 12 months prior and pro rata for part-time work.
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Funeral Industry 2024 (code 3768): Payment of 1.17% of the gross annual salary for job groups I to III. The payment is calculated pro rata to the number of months the employee has been employed between 1 September 2023 and 1 September 2024.
Negotiation Outcome Metal & Engineering 2024
In the Metal & Engineering sector (codes 822/824/826/827/2297), the following agreements have been made for the period from 1 April 2024 to 31 January 2026:
- Salary Increase:
- 7.00% from 1 July 2024
- €100 gross per month from 1 March 2025
- 3.00% from 1 October 2025
- Note: Voluntary and non-obligatory salary increases granted before the CLA agreement from 1 April 2024 may be offset against the July 2024 salary increase.
Conclusion
As an employer, it is important to be aware of the upcoming salary increases and one-off payments that will take effect from 1 September 2024 in various sectors. These changes, resulting from recent collective labour agreement negotiations, will directly impact payroll costs and personnel management. It is essential to implement these changes promptly in your payroll administration and ensure clear communication to your employees. Furthermore, these adjustments may affect financial planning and budgeting for the coming year. By proactively responding to these developments, you can ensure smooth implementation and maintain employee satisfaction.
