France: Remote work mandatory again in January 2022 for at least 3 days per week

Published

Jan 04 2022

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I am a partner in our international Emplyment Group, which I co-head, based in France. I advise our multinational corporate clients on French employment law matters.

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For a three-week period starting on 03-01-2022 (i.e. until 24-01-2022), it is imposed on all companies operating in France to ensure that each employee (whose role allows for remote working) works remotely at least 3 days per week, and up to 4 days per week whenever compatible with the organization of work and the employee's situation. Ministry of Labour's Guidelines (link) have been updated in this respect on 03-01-2022.

Full time remote remains possible provided that the company has implemented a compliant remote work policy or in-house collective agreement.

Additionally, as from 03-01-2022:

there are new isolation rules for confirmed or suspected Covid cases, depending on individual's vaccination status. Full details (in French) can be found online via this link
Indoor gatherings are limited to 2,000 attendees (5,000 for outdoor events) until 24-01-2022