Enhance your employees’ access to training through the employer contribution to CPF!
Since May 2024, the introduction of the €100 “co-payment” (click here to be taken to cpf page) for employees has underscored the crucial role of employer contributions to CPF accounts. To simplify this process, the Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations (CDC) has launched a dedicated portal, making it easier for employers to manage and support their employees’ training needs.
Allocation vs Employer Contribution: What’s the Difference?
- Allocation: An allocation is a deposit made into an employee’s CPF account that is not directly linked to a specific training course. It can be used to fund future training projects, contribute to employees’ accounts under a collective agreement, or provide corrective rights as required by law.
- Employer Contribution or ‘Top Up’: An employer contribution is additional funding allocated to a specific training course. It helps cover all or part of the costs of a training program that has already been identified.
Steps to Contribute to Employees’ CPF Accounts
- Authorization on the Net-entreprises Platform
The employer must register for the “Mon compte formation” service via Net-entreprises. Once the authorization is validated, access will be active the following day. Practical guides are available at www.net-entreprises.fr.
- Access to the EDEF Portal of the CDC
Using the credentials created on Net-entreprises, the employer can access the EDEF portal (“Employer and Funders’ Space”). This site centralizes CPF information and allows for the allocation of contributions through an online process:
- Select the type of allocation
- Identify the employees who will benefit
- Make the payment and allocate the funds
Types of Contributions
- Voluntary Allocation: A contribution designed to encourage training or cover the cost of a specific course.
- Additional Rights: A collective agreement that provides a more favorable CPF contribution.
- Mandatory Allocation: €3,000 for employees laid off as part of a collective performance agreement.
- Corrective Rights: €3,000 for failure to comply with professional development obligations.
Payment of the Allocation
The employer provides the employee’s details (name, social security number, amount).
The payment is made via bank transfer. The CDC credits the employees’ CPF accounts and notifies the employer once the transaction is complete.
Voluntary Allocation Requested by the Employee
An employee can request a voluntary contribution to help cover the cost of their training. For example, if a course costs €2,800 and the employee has €2,000 in their CPF account, they can ask their employer to cover the remaining €800. The employer can choose to cover all or part of this remaining amount.
If you have any questions or need assistance navigating these changes, don’t hesitate to contact us. We are here to help!
