Subsection 1: Conclusion and purpose of the contract

A contract for mixed employment and professional equality between women and men, giving entitlement to the State financial aid provided for in sub-section 2, is concluded between the State and the employer, after consultation with the nationally representative employee trade union organisations located in the company, if any.

The contract for mixed employment and professional equality between women and men may only be concluded after : 1° Either the conclusion of a collective labour agreement including exemplary actions in favour of professional equality between women and men; 2° The adoption of a professional equality plan; or 3° or the adoption of one or more measures to promote job diversity.

The contract for mixed employment and professional equality between women and men specifies: 1° The purpose and nature of the commitments made by the employer; 2° The amount of State aid and the terms and conditions of payment; 3° The terms and conditions for evaluating and monitoring the fulfilment of the commitments made.

The commitments made by the employer in the contract for mixed employment and professional equality between women and men must aim to make a significant contribution to establishing professional equality between women and men in the company or establishment, or to contribute to developing mixed employment, by adopting measures to raise awareness, recruit, train, promote and improve working conditions.

The contract for mixed employment and professional equality between women and men is concluded on behalf of the State by the regional prefect. If its scope goes beyond the regional framework, the contract is concluded by the minister responsible for women’s rights.