A new ordinance adapting certain provisions of the labour code to deal with the Covid-19 epidemic, published in France’s official journal on 16 April (here), reduces the time limits trade unions to oppose collective agreements struck to deal with the repercussions of the crisis when they have not signed. The ordinance also makes some further adjustments as regards partial unemployment.
Deadlines for agreements to deal with Covid-19 crisis adjusted. Article 8 adjusts the deadlines for the conclusion and extension of collective agreements concluded up to one month after the end of the state of health emergency and the purpose of which is to deal with the economic, financial and social consequences of the spread of the Covid-19 epidemic. Depending on the level of the agreement (branch or company), there are mechanisms for challenges by non-signatory trade unions that obey...
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