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Discover all the latest in temporary employment labor law: evolution of the labor code, hiring, compensation, and much more.Discover all the latest in temporary employment labor law: evolution of the labor code, hiring, compensation, and much more.
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SMIC 2026 : Net, Gross, Monthly and Annual Amounts
18 September 2026 · 7 min reading time
💡 Net French minimum wage figures updated on 18 September 2026
The monthly net minimum wage is €1,477.93 for a full-time, 35-hour working week (since 1 June).
The net hourly minimum wage is €9.74.
The gross monthly minimum wage is €1,867.02,
Labor Law
Verbal dismissal: is it valid and what should you do?
08 September 2026 · 4 min reading time
An employer cannot dismiss an employee through a simple verbal announcement. The decision must be communicated in a letter stating the reasons for the dismissal.
However, if the employer clearly states that the employment contract has ended before sending
Labor Law
What are the legitimate reasons for resignation?
03 September 2026 · 4 min reading time
The French unemployment insurance system recognises 17 legitimate reasons for resignation. They cover certain family and professional circumstances, such as relocating with a partner, domestic violence, unpaid wages or taking up another job.
When one of t
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Temporary work accident: what are your rights?
05 August 2026 · 3 min reading time
Who is responsible for reporting a work accident for temporary workers?
When a temporary worker is the victim of a work accident, several parties are involved to ensure the report and coverage:
The temporary worker : Immediately after the accident, they
Labor Law
Job abandonment: the regulations in 2025
04 August 2026 · 4 min reading time
Job abandonment no longer automatically grants the right to unemployment benefits, except in certain exceptions. Staffmatch clarifies the new regulations regarding job abandonment.
Reminder of the definition: what is job abandonment ?
Job abandonment is t
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How to calculate your temporary work salary?
03 August 2026 · 5 min reading time
Have you just landed your first temporary assignment and are struggling to understand your pay? Calculating your temporary work salary can seem confusing with its hourly rates, bonuses, and allowances.
In this article, we'll help you decipher your payslip
Labor Law
Early return from leave: when is it possible?
20 July 2026 · 3 min reading time
An employee may wish to return to work earlier than planned for personal, financial or professional reasons. The employer, for their part, may need the employee to return due to an unforeseen situation.
However, the rules depend on the type of absence. Re
Labor Law
Employee Image Rights: What Rules Must Employers Follow?
16 July 2026 · 3 min reading time
Team photos on LinkedIn, employee portraits on a company website, videos filmed during a seminar: employees regularly appear in content published by their employer. However, being an employee does not mean giving up your image rights.
Before publishing a
Labor Law
Pregnancy and dismissal: what are your rights as a pregnant employee?
13 July 2026 · 4 min reading time
A pregnant employee benefits from protection against dismissal, but this protection does not mean that terminating the employment contract automatically becomes impossible. It depends on when the dismissal takes place, the reason given by the employer and
Labor Law
Heatwave at work: what are your rights when it gets too hot?
30 June 2026 · 5 min reading time
Working during a heatwave can quickly become exhausting. Heat causes fatigue, slows down movements, reduces concentration and can lead to discomfort or faintness, especially when the job involves physical effort or takes place in a poorly ventilated envir
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Pre-dismissal interview: key rules to know
23 June 2026 · 4 min reading time
Receiving a notice to attend a pre-dismissal interview can be unsettling. At this stage, however, the dismissal has not yet been confirmed: the employer is considering terminating the employment contract, but must first give the employee the opportunity t
Labor Law
Dismissal for serious misconduct: employee rights, unemployment benefits and how to challenge it
23 June 2026 · 4 min reading time
Dismissal for serious misconduct allows the employer to terminate the employment contract without notice when the alleged facts make it impossible to keep the employee in the company.
This classification has significant consequences: the employee does not
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