1er mai : quelles professions seraient concernées par l’élargissement de l’autorisation de travailler ?
In April 2026, a proposal to broaden the authorization to work on May 1st, Labor Day, is under consideration in France. Senators Annick Billon and Hervé Marseille introduced the bill after unexpected inspections of bakeries on May 1st, 2024.
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AI-generatedIn April 2026, a proposal to broaden the authorization to work on May 1st, Labor Day, is under consideration in France. Senators Annick Billon and Hervé Marseille introduced the bill after unexpected inspections of bakeries on May 1st, 2024. Currently, only professions that cannot interrupt their work due to the nature of their activity are authorized to work on this holiday. The proposed law aims to extend this authorization to businesses whose operation or opening is necessary due to production constraints, activity demands, or public needs. The Senate adopted the text in July 2025 and it specifies four categories of companies, including those selling food for immediate consumption. The government hopes to pass the text before the end of the month.
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5 extractedThe Senate adopted a text in July 2025 concerning four categories of companies.
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Only professions that cannot interrupt work due to the nature of their activity are currently authorized to work on May 1st.
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Senators Annick Billon and Hervé Marseille proposed a law to broaden the possibility of working on Labor Day.