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EXPLAINED: France’s Proposed New Law for Working on May 1st

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French MPs will this week debate a bill that would allow some people to work on May 1st - the public holiday marking International Workers' Day. However, it's already proving controversial.

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Renaissance takes on board a bill, which is to be considered this Friday, April 10 in the Assembly, allowing bakers, florists and cultural establishments to occupy their employees during the workers' feast. By virtue of a "good sense" more than questionable.

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On Friday, April 10th, the Renaissance MPs will resume the Senate bill authorizing the work of certain professions on May 1st. If it is adopted, it could apply as early as 2026. - Will you now be working on May 1st? MPs are about to decide (Policy).

_**The National Assembly is considering this Friday a controversial bill to allow paid work in certain businesses on Labour Day, an initiative supported by the executive but strongly contested by the unions.**_ On Friday, MPs are looking at a legislative text that could change the rules applicable to the 1st [...] Article On May 1 at work, a debate that crystallises tensions appeared first on Le Singulier.

Opposing in particular Gabriel Attal and Sophie Binet, the debate rages around the "working more" of bakers on May 1st.

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Gabriel Attal put on the table the debate on the bill allowing employees who wish to work on 1 May. I subscribe to the Infos not to be missed As the month of May and its succession of public holidays approaches, the debate on working time again invites at the top of the state. At the heart of the debate: a bill, supported by Gabriel Attal, aimed at authorizing certain professions to work on 1 May. Traditionally, this day dedicated to the Feast o…

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Lyon Capitale broke the news in on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
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