Millions in France affected by new data cyber attack Up to 43 million accounts compromised, but allegedly no bank details were taken
Jobs in France: These key sectors are actively recruiting Geographical differences also shown in new report
Jobs in France: These key sectors are actively recruiting Geographical differences are also shown in new report
practical Benefits in France: revenu de solidarit茅 active (RSA) for work seekers The means-tested payment supports those with little or no income while they get back into work
Property form, tax, repair bonus: What changes in France in July? Keeping up with how France is changing is not easy, so here are nine things that will alter next month
French jobseeker rebrand aims to inspire 鈥榓ctive鈥� take on employment Ditching the old 鈥楶么le Emploi鈥� moniker is accompanied by plans to make people on unemployment benefits do weekly 鈥榠nsertion鈥� work
鈥楧on鈥檛 let recent protests in France detract from the positives鈥� While recent protests have highlighted the challenges France faces, there are also reasons to be optimistic, says columnist Richard Ogier
Eleven changes in France for residents in April From home energy audits to sexist contempt offences, we look at changes coming in and some key dates
Unemployed in France must promise to do weekly activity in new trial A minimum of 15 hours a week is expected but has been criticised for 鈥榝urther stigmatising the poorest in society鈥�
Labour shortage: France plans to tighten unemployment benefit rules The government hopes to bring the unemployment rate down to 5% by 2027. It is currently at 7.4%
A record 520,000 workers in France resigned at the start of 2022 As companies struggle to recruit, employees are finding it easy to move between jobs and find advantageous wage and working condition offers
Will I lose my unemployment rights if I resign from my job in France? As a general rule, you are not entitled to unemployment rights when resigning from a job - but there are exceptions
France implements more controls to check for unemployment fraud P么le emploi can now access more details on jobseekers in a bid to detect benefit fraud
French unemployment in sharp decline in first quarter of 2022 The number of jobseekers fell by 5% compared to the end of 2021, with the biggest movement into work seen among the under-25s
Who is eligible for 鈧�1,000 payment for unemployed people in France? The money will be given to some jobseekers to provide encouragement, and give funding to complete training courses with companies that are hiring
What is changing in France in November 2020? Gas prices and cigarettes get more expensive, bank fees are capped, and winter rights for renters begin
What lockdown help is there for businesses in France? The French economy minister has said financial support will be 鈥渆ven stronger than during the first confinement鈥�
France announces 鈧�100billion plan to relaunch economy French Prime Minister Jean Castex announced the economic relaunch plan to counteract the economic effect of the Covid-19 crisis, with the objective of creating 160,000 jobs in 2021.
Covid-19: France's partial unemployment scheme extended Companies covered by a scheme for long-term partial unemployment benefits will have access to it for up to two years. Some companies not covered will have access to it until November 1.
France鈥檚 oldest nuclear power plant is now closed The Fessenheim nuclear plant (Grand Est) closed yesterday (June 29), causing controversy among local residents and climate change protesters both for and against nuclear power.
New laws and changes in France: July 2020 From litter and drug use fines to the temporary unemployment scheme, here are the new laws and changes to note this month.
Unemployment rate in France lowest in 10 years The unemployment rate decreased by 3.3% in 2019, making it the lowest in 10 years, new figures show.
French ski workers threaten holiday strike Protest against impending reform of unemployment rights would affect thousands of seasonal workers at ski resorts, union says
What changes in France in November 2019 Gas prices go up from the first of the month, a long-awaited tax increase adds about 鈧�0.50 to the cost of a packet of 20 cigarettes, the tr锚ve hivernale comes into force and changes to unemployment benefits take effect
Jobless figure in France lowest in decade President Macron has pledged to cut unemployment to 7% by the end of his five-year mandate in 2022
French PM promises tax cuts in speech to MPs Edouard Philippe also highlights pension reform, the environment, drug crime, childcare and unemployment benefits in wide-ranging speech
Millions of jobs in France but workers 鈥榣ack skills鈥� Recruitment in France is predicted to rise sharply this year, with more than 2.5million new jobs created.
New job offers in France 'highest in 10 years' Employers expect to create more than 2.5million new jobs in 2019, many on long-term contracts
Government plans 'universal benefits' income plan At least 5million people would be affected by the planned reforms
French President defends 鈥榗ross the street鈥� job quip French President Emmanuel Macron has defended his comments about how people can 鈥渏ust cross the street to get a job鈥�, when questioned by a father whose son has been looking for work for nine months.
Ch么mage changes help self-employed in France As an independent worker in France, I believe I do not have any right to unemployment benefit, but that this is changing. When will it happen and how will it work? Is it definite? How will the amount we receive be worked out? J.S.
Tougher sanctions as job-seekers told to take less pay Tougher measures to force jobless people to do more to find work could see benefits removed for four months.
Accidental off-gridders enjoying life in France Losing their jobs in France turned out to have a happy ending for Dutch couple Fred and Marijke Andriessen, who have since lived off-grid for nearly two decades.
43,000 extra claim dole due to Gilets Jaunes' protests Employees forced to claim additional benefits after working hours slashed due to protests
Many jobs in France unfilled due to lack of skills Many sectors are struggling to recruit even though 3.4million are unemployed in France.
