🇫🇷 France
Employment Law
Key employment obligations for France — leave entitlements, notice periods, working hours, termination rules, and HR compliance for employers hiring in-country.
Employment Rules at a Glance
Minimum Wage
EUR 11.88 per month
Annual Leave
25 days
Sick Leave
—
Notice Period
1 day
Probation Period
—
Maternity Leave
16 weeks
Paternity Leave
4 weeks
Overtime Rate
1.25x standard rate
Max Working Hours
35 hrs/week
13th Month Pay
Not required
Working Hours
Standard Hours
35hrs/week
Maximum Hours
48hrs/week
Overtime Rate
1.25x rate
Daily OT Threshold
7hrs/day
Weekly OT Threshold
35hrs/week
35 hour legal week overtime premium from hour 36
Official source ↗Termination & Redundancy
Min Notice Period
30days
Max Probation
4months
Severance
Mandatory
Garden Leave
Permitted
Unfair Dismissal From
8months
Notice Period Formula
1 month under 2 years; 2 months over 2 years; collective agreements may extend
Severance Calculation
1/4 month salary per year for first 10 years; 1/3 month per year thereafter
Redundancy Rules
Economic dismissal requires justification. Plans de sauvegarde de l'emploi required for 10+ redundancies.
Important Notes
Indemnité de licenciement calculated on average of last 12 or 3 months salary whichever is higher.
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Employment law data is sourced from official government publications and updated monthly. This information is for guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always consult a qualified employment lawyer for France-specific obligations.
About This Data
- ✓ Sourced from official government publications
- ✓ Updated monthly — always current rules
- ✓ For guidance only — not legal advice
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