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How unemployment benefits in France are changing in October

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 16:22:49 +0200

In a bid to save money, the French government is shaking up its system of unemployment benefits payments. We explain how this could affect you from October 1st.

How France is changing its unemployment benefits system

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 13:16:31 +0200

The French government began implementing reforms to unemployment benefits in July, but certain measures were delayed until October because of the pandemic. Here's what has already changed, and what will change in the future.

What parents in France need to know about school closures and the help they can get

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 16:00:57 +0200

As schools in France stayed closed on Tuesday as part of the third nationwide lockdown measures that took effect this weekend, many parents will be left juggling work and childcare. Here's a look at the help that is available.

What changes in France in April 2019

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 13:14:41 +0200

Here's what changes in France in April.

The changes to France's unemployment benefits you need to know about

Fri, 02 Mar 2018 18:38:04 +0100

The French government is getting ready to bring in a raft of new changes to its unemployment benefit system and if you work in France you will be affected. This is what you need to know.

Find out what changes in France from April 2016

Fri, 01 Apr 2016 10:15:18 +0200

The beginning of the month signals a new raft of changes in France, some may even leave you better off, if ever so slightly. Here's what you need to know.

How France is a better place to work than the UK or US

Thu, 18 Feb 2016 13:37:48 +0100

When it comes to the beneifts, France is one of the best countries in the world to work and far better than the UK or US, according to a new study by jobs site GlassDoor.

France sets new record high for unemployment

Thu, 28 Jan 2016 08:41:54 +0100

France set a new record for joblessness in 2015, with 3.59 million people actively looking for work, the labour ministry said Wednesday.

Life to get simpler as France cuts red tape

Wed, 17 Jul 2013 11:25:00 +0200

France is to launch a series of "modernisation" measures on Wednesday aimed at simplifying its dreaded bureaucracy and make life easier for the public. From driving penalty points to restaurant tickets, here’s a breakdown of the main changes.

France adjusts consumer prices and benefits

Mon, 01 Jul 2013 10:29:00 +0200

The second half of 2013 brings a raft of changes to French consumers and taxpayers on Monday. From VAT and mobile phone charges to tobacco and health insurance, The Local breaks down what’s up and what’s down in France, starting on July 1st.

France has 'no choice' but to freeze benefits

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:30:00 +0200

French central bank governor Christian Noyer said on Wednesday that France should freeze pensions, civil servant salaries and social benefits to save €40 billion by 2014 as it tries to cut a swollen public deficit and jumpstart growth.

Jobseeker thanks welfare for financing trip

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 10:45:00 +0100

Staff at a job centre in south-western France have received a particularly cheeky piece of mail from one welfare beneficiary. The man sent them a postcard from Morocco, thanking them for paying for his trip.

Government told to do more about benefit fraud

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:05:00 +0200

Politicians have demanded action after a new report estimated that benefit fraud in France costs taxpayers €20 billion euros a year.