E NEED TO ADAPT LABOR LAW: 60-HOUR LAW AND PAID HOLIDAYS

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The world is currently experiencing one of the biggest crises linked to the Covid-19 pandemic. As a result of such a situation, the government has taken firm measures to slow the spread of the virus, particularly in labor law.



In terms of labor law, a series loan database of flagship measures have resulted from the fight against this health crisis. We can therefore ask ourselves how the State will manage to combine maintaining the national economy while guaranteeing public health?



We will explain the need to adapt labor law through the prism of the 60-hour law and paid leave, the implementation of teleworking and finally the right of withdrawal and its terms.







The weekly working time has undergone significant changes following the covid-19 pandemic. It was deemed necessary by the government to adopt an emergency law.



1. An exemption from the 35-hour week
In view of the crisis that the world is going through, the government has decided to urgently adopt a law. It aims to derogate from the 35-hour weekly work week for companies in sectors that are particularly necessary for the security of the nation and the continuity of economic and social life, to derogate from public order rules and conventional stipulations relating to working hours, Sunday and weekly rest. This law will make it possible to significantly extend employees' working hours to 60 hours per week. All the exemptions provided for by this law will be in effect until December 31, 2020.



In return, hours worked beyond the 35th hour will be increased in overtime (25% from the 36th hour or more if an agreement provides for it). The government has proposed to employers in the agri-food sector to grant a bonus to their employees if they wish. This measure is not mandatory. Health personnel will benefit from a flat-rate allowance.