Partial activity (also referred to as short-time work)
allows the employer to reduce the working time of his employees or
to temporarily close his establishment or part of it in order to
maintain employment, and to compensate in part for the loss of
remuneration suffered by employees as a result of the unworked
hours. Because of the economic consequences associated with the
spread of the Covid-19 pandemic, a draft Decree encourages and
facilitates the use of the partial activity scheme.
Soulier Avocats provides an update on the latest measures in
the form of a Q/A.
NB: The following information is based on the draft Decree
modifying the short-time work scheme and is, therefore, subject to
changes.
