Regulatory changeIn effectEmployment and contributionsNational

Construction sector bad-weather scheme contribution for the 2026-2027 campaign

The order of 3 September 2026 sets, for the 81st campaign of the construction and public works bad-weather work stoppage scheme (1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027), the contribution rate at 0.68% of wages after allowance for structural works and public works companies and 0.13% for other companies, the payroll allowance at €96,168 and the minimum reserve fund at €264,321,065. It assigns the national equalisation fund's tasks to the association CIBTP France and sets at 80% the share of reimbursement paid to employers for heatwave-related stoppages.

Measure originators

InitiatorGVT
Jean-Pierre Farandou
Gouvernement
Impact on public finances

No official estimate found for this measure.

Effective date
1 April 2026

Measure impact

Construction companies affiliated with paid-leave funds: for 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, a contribution of 0.68% (structural and public works) or 0.13% (others) on wages minus a €96,168 allowance. Employers receive 80% of the reimbursement for heatwave stoppages, unless the national fund decides on a higher share by 31 December 2026.

Official references

Law number: Arrêté du 3 septembre 2026 (cotisation intempéries BTP, campagne 2026-2027)
Official Journal: JORF n° 0218 du 18 septembre 2026

Procedure timeline

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Completed
19 September 2026

Entry into force

Application

Immédiate ou à la date prévue

Entrée en vigueur le lendemain de la publication, pour la campagne ouverte le 1er avril 2026.
Completed
18 September 2026

Publication in Official Journal

Publication
Publication de l'arrêté du 3 septembre 2026 au JORF n° 0218.