The CLA recreation is the collective labour agreement for employees and employers in the recreation sector. This CLA was valid from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2025 and has been extended by one year from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026. In this CLA, agreements are established regarding employment conditions such as salary, working hours, annual leave, pension, and allowances. The CLA serves as a guideline for all companies within the recreation industry and provides clarity and certainty for employees and employers.
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Company-specific CLAs and social plans
Who is covered by the CLA?
The CLA for recreation applies to employees and employers in the recreation sector, including:
- Holiday and bungalow parks
- Employees in supportive roles within the recreation sector
Do you work in a zoo, playground, swimming pool, or museum? Then different CLAs apply.
- Zoos
- Day recreation such as playgrounds, swimming pools, and museums
What is included in the recreation CLA?
The CLA contains all the agreements that apply to employees and employers in the recreation sector. In this new CLA, important themes such as salary, working hours, and leave rights have been re-established.
Specific CLAs within the recreation sector
Within the recreation sector, different CLAs apply to specific sub-areas. For zoos, the Zoo CLA is applicable, while for day recreation businesses such as playgrounds and museums, the day recreation CLA applies. Swimming pools fall under the Swimming Pools CLA (concluded by the FNV), which contains specific agreements about working hours and allowances for irregular shifts.
Is the recreation CLA generally binding?
Yes, the recreation CLA is generally binding (AVV). This means that the agreements in the CLA apply to all employers and employees in the recreation sector, even if an employer or employee is not a member of an employers' organisation or union involved in concluding the CLA. As a result, the employment conditions in the CLA are legally binding for the entire sector, ensuring equal employment conditions for everyone working within the recreation industry.