Bill to Permanently Establish the Experimental Professionalisation Contract
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This French bill proposes to permanently reinstate the experimental professionalisation contract, a special form of work-study employment contract that was introduced on a temporary basis from 2018 to 2024 and has since lapsed. Unlike the standard professionalisation contract, this experimental variant does not require the employee to pursue a full recognised professional qualification — instead, it allows for the acquisition of targeted, specific skills tailored to employer needs. The contract is specifically designed for individuals who are considered furthest from the labour market, such as the long-term unemployed, low-skilled workers, or those facing significant barriers to employment. By removing the full-qualification requirement, the bill aims to lower the barrier to entry for both employers willing to hire disadvantaged workers and for the workers themselves. By making this contract permanent, the bill seeks to provide a stable, long-term legal framework that employers, training organisations, and public employment services can rely on. The previous temporary nature of the contract created uncertainty and limited its uptake and effectiveness over time.
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Key Changes
- Permanently reinstates the experimental professionalisation contract, which expired at the end of 2024 after a temporary run from 2018 to 2024
- Removes the requirement for employees under this contract to obtain a full recognised professional qualification — targeted skill acquisition is sufficient
- Restricts eligibility to individuals who are furthest from the labour market (e.g. long-term unemployed, low-skilled workers)
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Obligations
What this law requires
Employers must establish and document targeted, specific skills to be acquired by the employee under the experimental professionalisation contract, rather than requiring pursuit of a full recognised professional qualification
Employers must ensure the experimental professionalisation contract is offered exclusively to individuals classified as furthest from the labour market, including long-term unemployed, low-skilled workers, or those with significant employment barriers
Training organisations must provide training aligned with the specific, targeted skills defined in the experimental professionalisation contract rather than full professional qualifications
Public employment services must recognize and support the experimental professionalisation contract as a permanent legal framework for matching disadvantaged workers with employers