YES, bike leasing is now also possible within PC 329.01
The new collective labor agreement of February 26, 2026 within joint committee 329.01 is officially in force. This means that bike leasing through the year-end bonus is now possible within this sector.
Joint committee 329.01, the socio-cultural sector (Flemish Community), includes a wide range of organizations and institutions, from cultural centers to environmental and nature associations.
This is very good news for organizations that want to stimulate sustainable mobility while still keeping a close eye on budgets. Thanks to this agreement, you can offer employees a leased bike without creating additional labor costs for the organization.
And the best part? At Joule, you can get started with this right away.
Want to fully understand how bike leasing works first? Read this blog!
What exactly is changing?
The agreement modifies the rules surrounding the year-end bonus within joint committee 329.01. Depending on the subsector, this bonus consists of either a full thirteenth salary or a combination of a fixed indexed amount and a percentage of the gross annual salary.
For organizations that fall within the scope of the agreement, this creates the possibility to use part of the year-end bonus for bike leasing.
The scope is clearly defined. The agreement only applies to organizations that fall under joint committee 329.01 and that receive operational funding from the Flemish government based on the decrees and decisions listed in the agreement.
Not sure whether your organization falls within this scope? Fill in the contact form below and we will gladly review it with you.
Who is eligible and how is the bonus calculated?
The year-end bonus is calculated pro rata based on the worked and equivalent periods during the reference period from January 1 to September 30.
Certain inactive periods are treated as worked periods, such as the first twelve months of incapacity for work due to illness or accident. Unpaid leave and time credit are not treated as worked periods, with the exception of certain care leave arrangements that count for a maximum of three months.
For part-time employees, the bonus is calculated in proportion to their contractual working hours. When an employee has not received their normal salary in October, a fictional salary is used for the calculation.
The bonus is granted in December of the relevant year, or upon termination of employment together with the final salary payment.
💡 Read more:
- How much does bike leasing cost for employees and employers
- Is bike leasing beneficial for both employees and employers?
- How can you offer bike leasing in a budget-neutral way?
The legal framework is therefore clear, but in practice it can still feel complex. That is why translating these rules into a clear bike policy is essential.
💡 Need help setting up your bike policy?
Why is this such a strong move for your organization?
This agreement creates room to structurally embed bike leasing into your mobility policy. You give employees more freedom of choice and encourage sustainable commuting, without additional labor costs for the employer.
At the same time, you support well-being, health, and sustainable employability. A leased bike is not a symbolic benefit. It is a practical tool that employees use every day.
For many organizations within joint committee 329.01, bike leasing was previously difficult to implement or legally unclear. That barrier is now removed.
This is the perfect moment to strengthen your mobility policy.
How can Joule help?
At Joule, we closely follow developments within joint committee 329.01. We help you not only translate the legal framework into a correct and compliant bike policy, but also guide you through the practical implementation.
We support clear communication to employees, guide HR during the rollout, and make the administrative process as simple as possible. Our goal is to ensure that bike leasing does not become extra work, but rather a smooth and integrated part of your mobility policy.
Do you work within joint committee 329.01 and want to know what this means for your organization?
Then this is the moment to take action!
Contact us via the contact form below and we will explore together how bike leasing can be implemented in your organization in a legally correct and practical way.
Still have questions? In the meantime, take a look at our FAQ page or read 7 most frequently asked questions about bike leasing by HR managers.
As a mobility content specialist at Joule, Elke translates complex mobility topics such as bike leasing and mobility budgets into clear, accessible content. She helps HR teams and employees organize mobility more easily and get more people on bikes. She has a passion for language, communication, and fully charged bike batteries. Her constant companion is her Gazelle Ultimate C5 in Denim Blue Gloss, which she rides through Ghent in turbo mode. Her favorite bike route? Any route that leads to a coffee bar. Follow Elke on LinkedIn!
Alles verliep zeer vlot. Geen extra papierwerk, alles werd door Joules geregeld. Heel tevreden over de service.
Goede communicatie en uitleg. De persoon die het concept is komen voorstellen heeft dit duidelijk gedaan. De testritten waren ook goed georganiseerd.
Top ervaring! Klantenservice is top. Je kan er terecht met al je vragen en ze blijven altijd even vriendelijk. En ik heb best veel vragen gesteld. Levering was top. Zeker een aanrader voor iedereen.
Vlotte service, snel antwoord en zeer vlot in gebruik. De offertes van de fietsenwinkel werden snel verwerkt en overzichtelijk afgeleverd in een leasing-formule.
Heel gemakkelijk dat de technieker op het werk komt! De technieker was vriendelijk. Onderhoud was snel gedaan. Ik heb heel gemakkelijk de afspraak kunnen wijzigen. Ik heb daarvoor een heel vriendelijke en behulpzame persoon aan de lijn gehad.
