PTO in France is strictly regulated, with minimum paid leave requirements set by law. French employees are entitled to at least five weeks of paid vacation per year, along with various types of statutory leave, public holidays, and additional sector-specific benefits. Understanding these regulations is essential for compliance and effective workforce management.
Learn about the legal framework governing paid leave in France and employer obligations.
French labor law mandates a minimum of 25 days of paid vacation per year for full-time employees. Many collective agreements provide additional leave beyond this minimum, making 30 days of paid vacation common in many industries.
Employees on sick leave receive compensation from both the employer and France’s social security system. The first three days are usually unpaid, but after that, employees are entitled to a portion of their salary, covered partly by their employer and partly by health insurance.
France has 11 national public holidays, but paid leave for these holidays is not automatically guaranteed under labor law (except for May 1st, which is mandatory). Whether employees get these days off depends on company policies and industry agreements.
Unused statutory vacation days can generally be carried over for up to one year, but some employers allow extended rollover or compensation agreements depending on collective bargaining rules.
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Every company has unique needs, and your PTO policies should reflect that. Customize your time-off rules to match your team’s structure, ensuring fairness and clarity while maintaining flexibility.
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