# ONSS target group reductions: postponement to 1 July 2026

- Published: 2026-04-15
- Topic: Employment Law
- Source: Lex4you by Securex

Several target group reductions will change or disappear from the 3rd quarter of 2026. The ONSS has updated its target group reduction system — first-hire reductions are being adjusted alongside older worker incentives and youth employment bonuses. Employers must update their DmfA declarations to claim the new rates.

**Topics:** target-group-reduction, ONSS, social-contributions, hiring-incentives

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