The Senate extended the monetization of RTT
The Senate decided to extend the RTT monetization system until December 31, 2026. Created in 2022, it is set to disappear at the end of December 2025. As a reminder, the RTT is days or half days of rest given by companies in their employees as long as they work more than 35 hours and less than 39 hours per week.
The terms and conditions for obtaining and accumulating RTT are defined in collective or company agreements. In 2022, as shown in a INVESTIGATIONS of Dare, published in 2024, 90% of structures with more than 500 employees offer it to their employees, and 40.1% of companies with more than 10 employees (33.9% for those with 10 to 49 employees).
A tax-advantaged system
RTT monetization entitles to beneficial tax and social status. The latter, in fact, is exempt from income tax up to an annual ceiling of 7,500 euros. RTTs thus escape all social security contributions, except for two: the CSG and the CRDS. Another good news: the RTT amount will be increased by 25% in most cases, without a specific agreement between the employer and employee being necessary. The only downside: This amendment will finally be implemented only on the condition that the finance bill that sets the 2025 budget is voted by both chambers, which, due to the threats of a motion of censure, is not at all certain..
As website of Public Service, Part-time employees or those on fixed-day contracts (rest days not linked to more than 35 hours) are not eligible for RTT. However, some companies may offer specific agreements to include some of their employees.
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