This is general information, not personalised legal advice. Contact us to review your situation.
Key points in 30 seconds
- It appears on your permit or receipt. Students may work 964 hours a year; visitor cards do not allow work. Otherwise the employer requests a work authorisation on ANEF.
- Contracts are written in French.
- Minimum wage (SMIC) updated yearly, monthly payslip to keep, 35-hour week, 5 weeks of leave. Disputes: labour inspectorate or employment tribunal.
Right to work
It appears on your permit or receipt. Students may work 964 hours a year; visitor cards do not allow work. Otherwise the employer requests a work authorisation on ANEF.
Advice from the association
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Contracts
Contracts are written in French.
- CDI (permanent)
- CDD (fixed-term)
- Temp work
- Part-time
- Apprenticeship
Salary and rights
Minimum wage (SMIC) updated yearly, monthly payslip to keep, 35-hour week, 5 weeks of leave. Disputes: labour inspectorate or employment tribunal.
France Travail and diplomas
Register for jobs, training and benefits. Free ENIC-NARIC comparability certificate for diplomas.
Self-employment
Register on formalites.entreprises.gouv.fr if your permit allows it.
FAQ
No written contract?
Mandatory for fixed-term and part-time.
Unpaid salary?
Registered letter, then employment tribunal.
ENIC-NARIC cost?
Free.