Jobs in France

France already has one of Europe's strongest working time protections with its statutory 35-hour workweek, 25 days of minimum annual leave, and the droit à la déconnexion (right to disconnect). Around 48% of job postings include salary information — among the highest rates in continental Europe. Consultations on Directive transposition are well underway, with social partner meetings as recent as January 2026. The planned legislation includes salary range disclosure in job offers, salary history bans, and expansion of the existing Gender Equality Index. Penalties for non-compliance could reach 1% of payroll. A 4-day week pilot launched in 2024 with about 50 companies, adding to the country's already progressive working time framework. Paris is the dominant tech hub, with growing clusters in Lyon, Toulouse, and Nantes.