Delegation to France: Minimum Wage: SMIC 2026 Isn't Always Everything
From 1 June 2026, the French minimum wage, or SMIC, is 12.31€ gross per hour. With a full-time job of 35 hours a week, this amounts to 1,867.02€ gross per month. This is important information for companies that post employees to France. However, it should not close the salary analysis. Many employers first ask: what is the minimum hourly wage in […]
The working week in France and working hours in France – what do posting employers need to know?
As an EU member state, France has clear rules on working time. Compliance with these rules is crucial for companies posting workers—both from EU and non-EU countries. In this article, we outline the key rules regarding the working week and working time in France, exceptions to these rules, employer obligations, and penalties for violating them. The working week […]
Minimum wage in France in 2025 - current rates
Minimum wage in France in 2025 – current rates and obligations for companies posting workers. A new minimum wage rate (SMIC) has been in effect in France since November 1, 2024, and no increases are currently planned for 2025. According to data from the Ministry of Labor, it is: €11.88 gross per hour, €1,801.80 gross per month (based on a 35-hour […]
French payslip: net social allowance, new mention from 1 July 2023
The information on French payslips will soon change. These changes also apply to workers posted to France, specifically their payslips, which should be adapted to French realities. One of the new features is the addition of a new section: the net social allowance. This change will take effect on July 1, 2023, and it is essential to have this […]