The duration of unemployment compensation in France was recently modified by the law of December 21, 2022 and the decree of January 26, 2023.
According to these texts, the duration of unemployment benefit has been reduced by 25% as compared to the rules applicable previously, with the minimum duration of the compensation being 6 months.
In other words, this means that the duration of compensation cannot in principle exceed:
According to these texts, the duration of unemployment benefit has been reduced by 25% as compared to the rules applicable previously, with the minimum duration of the compensation being 6 months.
In other words, this means that the duration of compensation cannot in principle exceed:
- 18 months for the employees under 53,
- 22.5 months for beneficiaries aged 53 or 54,
- 27 months for recipients aged 55 or over.
However, at the end of the compensation period, the job seeker may request additional compensation, which may be granted in the event of a deterioration in the labor market.
In this respect, it should be remembered that the receipt of unemployment benefits can serve as the basis for the renewal of certain residence permits allowing the exercise of professional activity.
If you have any doubts regarding your rights to unemployment benefits or your immigration rights, do not hesitate to contact your lawyer.
In this respect, it should be remembered that the receipt of unemployment benefits can serve as the basis for the renewal of certain residence permits allowing the exercise of professional activity.
If you have any doubts regarding your rights to unemployment benefits or your immigration rights, do not hesitate to contact your lawyer.