Creation of long-term short-time work (APLD)
The decree of 28 July 2020 implements a specific short-time work scheme for lasting drops in activity, opened by a collective agreement with job-retention commitments. Working time can be cut by up to 40% of the legal duration (50% with administrative approval) for up to 24 months over 36. Employees receive 70% of gross pay; employers receive an allowance of 60% of gross hourly pay (56% for agreements sent from 1 October 2020), capped at 4.5 times the minimum wage.
Measure originators
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Measure impact
Companies facing a lasting drop in activity and covered by an agreement could cut working time by up to 40% for up to 24 months, with employees paid 70% of gross pay for hours not worked, in exchange for job-retention commitments. The decree applies to agreements sent no later than 30 June 2022.
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Procedure timeline
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