National Collective Agreement

Umbrella Employment Collective Agreement

Discover the legal framework that protects umbrella employees and regulates umbrella company practices since 2017.

IDCC 3219
Official identifier
March 22, 2017
Signature date
June 30, 2017
Effective date

What is the Collective Agreement?

The National Collective Agreement for umbrella employees was signed on March 22, 2017, between social partners, then made mandatory for all umbrella companies from April. It establishes clear rules to protect the rights of umbrella employees and regulate umbrella company practices.

This collective agreement completes the securitization of this new form of employment, in application of ordinance n° 2015-380 of April 2, 2015, ratified by law n° 2016-1088 of August 8, 2016, relating to work, modernization of social dialogue, and securitization of professional pathways.

Scope of Application

Who does this collective agreement apply to?

Who is covered?

  • Umbrella employees as defined by Article L. 1254-2 of the Labor Code
  • Umbrella companies operating in French territory (including overseas departments)
  • Categorical agreement (umbrella employees are not part of the workers-employees college)

Exclusions

  • Personal services (prohibited in umbrella employment)
  • Functional employees of umbrella companies (different collective agreement)

Key principle: The umbrella employee initiates the service and chooses their umbrella company.

The 3 Criteria for Umbrella Employees

Conditions defined by Article 2 of the collective agreement

1. Autonomy

The umbrella employee has autonomy in decision-making:

  • Approach clients of their choice
  • Define the scope and extent of services
  • Agree on the price with the client
  • Organize their own schedule
  • Freely search for clientele

Consequence: The umbrella company has no obligation to provide work.

2. Qualification

The umbrella employee must have at minimum:

Option 1

A professional qualification of level III minimum (Bachelor's degree)

OR
Option 2

Significant experience of at least 3 years in the same sector

3. Expertise

The umbrella employee has particular expertise:

  • Set of specific skills and knowledge
  • Recognized mastery and know-how
  • Ability to evaluate professional opportunities
  • Capacity to prepare and execute projects
  • Ability to negotiate with client companies

Classification and Minimum Salaries 2025

Official remuneration grid according to Article 21.3 of the collective agreement

StatusPSS RateBase salaryBonus (5%)Vacation (10%)ReserveTotal gross
First level
Beginner
63%€1,783.09€89.15€187.22€205.95€2,265.42
Junior
< 3 years experience
70%€1,981.21€99.06€208.03€228.83€2,517.13
Senior
≥ 3 years experience
75%€2,122.73€106.14€222.89€245.18€2,696.93
Expert
Recognized expertise
85%€2,405.76€120.29€252.60€277.87€3,056.52
Day package
Executive classification
85%€2,405.76€120.29€252.60€277.87€3,056.52

PSS 2017 Reference

Calculation based on the 2017 Social Security Ceiling: €3,269/month

Financial reserve

Mandatory 10% savings paid at contract end or during inactivity to secure periods without assignments.

Business contribution bonus

5% bonus of base salary that rewards the umbrella employee's autonomy in client prospecting.

Rights and Protections for Umbrella Employees

Complete social protection despite autonomy

Professional training

  • Access to CPF (Personal Training Account)
  • Financial contributions from the umbrella company
  • Mandatory professional interview
  • Access to skills development plan

Working time and leave

  • Paid leave: 10% minimum of salary
  • Possibility of day package (executive classification)
  • Public holidays respected according to legislation
  • Autonomous organization of working time

Social protection

  • Complete unemployment insurance
  • Retirement (general + supplementary scheme)
  • Sickness, maternity, accident coverage
  • Access to occupational medicine

Provident and health insurance

  • Mandatory provident scheme
  • Company health insurance (supplementary reimbursement)
  • Protection in case of incapacity or disability
  • Death benefit

Key Takeaways

Specific agreement

Adapted to the atypical situation of umbrella employees

Total autonomy

The umbrella employee manages their clientele, rates, and organization

Required qualification

Bachelor's degree or 3 years minimum experience

No work provision obligation

The umbrella company does not search for assignments

Complete social protection

Despite autonomy, employee status with all benefits

5 classification levels

From 63% to 85% of PSS according to experience and expertise

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Practical answers about the umbrella employment collective agreement

Status changes

Financial reserve

Rights during inactivity

Remuneration and benefits

Status Comparator

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Salary comparison

First levelJuniorSeniorExpertDay package0800160024003200
  • Salaire de base
  • Prime
  • Congés
  • Réserve

Detailed comparison

SalaireAutonomieExpérienceAvantages0255075100
  • Premier niveau
  • Junior
  • Sénior
  • Expert
  • Forfait jour

Comparison of 5 statuses

StatusBase salaryBonusVacationReserveTotal gross
First level
63% PSS
1783.09 €89.15 €187.22 €205.95 €2265.42 €
Junior
70% PSS
1981.21 €99.06 €208.03 €228.83 €2517.13 €
Senior
75% PSS
2122.73 €106.14 €222.89 €245.18 €2696.93 €
Expert
85% PSS
2405.76 €120.29 €252.60 €277.87 €3056.52 €
Day package
85% PSS
2405.76 €120.29 €252.60 €277.87 €3056.52 €

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