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CDI-FE Contract Extended Amidst Controversy
The French Parliament extends a controversial work-sharing contract, the CDI-FE, despite concerns from the temporary employment sector.
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France
PoliticsEconomyLabour MarketFranceEmploymentLabor
French ParliamentSénatAssemblée NationaleInspection Générale Des Affaires Sociales (Igas)La Poste
Nicolas TurquoisCharlotte Parmentier-LecocqMonique LubinFrédérique Puissat
- What is the CDI-FE and who is it intended for?
- The CDI-FE, a "work-sharing" contract, allows employees to be hired by a specialized agency and placed with other companies for assignments. It aims to help those far from the job market, such as the long-term unemployed or seniors, gain employment.
- What is the position of the temporary employment sector on the CDI-FE?
- The temporary employment sector strongly opposes the CDI-FE, citing concerns that it could destabilize the job market and undermine existing temporary contracts. They argue the program offers too many advantages to employing companies.
- What concerns have been raised regarding the effectiveness of the CDI-FE?
- Only around 5,000 CDI-FE contracts have been signed since 2018, according to a government report. This low number contributed to the controversy surrounding the program's effectiveness and generated concerns about its overall impact.
- What was the outcome of the recent parliamentary vote regarding the CDI-FE?
- The CDI-FE's four-year extension was approved by the French Parliament despite opposition from the temporary employment sector. Concerns about the program's effectiveness and potential impact on existing employment models fueled the debate.
- What are the differing viewpoints of the political left and right on the CDI-FE?
- While the left criticized the CDI-FE as undermining labor rights, the right and centrists defended it as providing flexibility for businesses in uncertain economic times. The final legislation includes adjustments to eligibility criteria and strengthens employee rights.