How to implement short-time work in France?

France

In the Covid-19 context, the French Government has largely modified the existing short-time work scheme to adapt it to this unprecedented situation. Its purpose is clearly to avoid terminations of employment contracts due to the current economic situation.

Employers must file an application on a dedicated website to benefit from short-time work. Currently, according to French Labor Ministry 785 000 companies have applied and 9.6 millions of employees have been put on short-time work.

The following gives you a practical step-plan for applying. Our Employment team remains at your disposal to assist you in this respect.