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Does working on a bank holiday in France impact pay?

The company, sector, and collective staff agreements can all affect workers’ entitlement

French supermarket to trial payment by…the palm of your hand

The trial will coincide with the Paris Olympics. The technology is already used in the US and China

Must I pay social charges if I have private healthcare in France?

We review what if any exemptions from healthcare contributions are possible

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Bid to make public toilets free in France

The change is particularly targeted at train stations which charge for access

Apple launches ‘Tap to Pay’ in France allowing payment between iPhones

The move makes it possible to make payments without going through a payment terminal

Millions of workers in France can receive up to €600 a month in aid

The Prime d’activité is open to salaried staff and freelancers - we look at who is eligible and how to apply

Can French restaurants ask for card details to make a reservation?

No-shows are having a significant impact on restaurants

How much are village mayors paid in France?

Theoretically mayors do not receive a salary but they do have an allowance, which can be generous

Property form, tax, repair bonus: What changes in France in July?

Keeping up with how France is changing is not easy, so here are nine things that will alter next month

Can we delay the final signing of our French house purchase?

Partner article: Read the fine print carefully and understand the differences between contracts first

French renovation rule over children having to OK work is insulting

Firm told readers they needed to have their children sign-off on a payment they need to make to it

Briton in France told he CAN keep life insurance post-Brexit

The retired soldier had been told he would have to cancel the UK life insurance policy he had been paying into since the 1980s

France allows driving fines to be paid in instalments

It is hoped letting offenders break fines into affordable chunks will increase the amount of money recovered

French MPs push law to protect Channel ferry workers after P&O layoffs

The proposed law aims to protect ferry workers after P&O sacked 800 employees last year and replaced them with cheaper, foreign labour

France urged to follow as UK launches ferry fair pay law after P&O row

In France, unionists and a ferry firm want France to consider its own law or a bilateral deal; French officials say various options are under review

Payment

Does working on a bank holiday in France impact pay?

French supermarket to trial payment by…the palm of your hand

Must I pay social charges if I have private healthcare in France?

Bid to make public toilets free in France

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Police warn drivers of car headlights rules in France

Half of UK election postal votes - including from France - 'did not count'

Father’s anger at wine used in meals served to girl, 3, at state creche in Nice

Fines levied for failure to declare bank accounts held out of France

Apple launches ‘Tap to Pay’ in France allowing payment between iPhones

Millions of workers in France can receive up to €600 a month in aid

Can French restaurants ask for card details to make a reservation?

How much are village mayors paid in France?

Property form, tax, repair bonus: What changes in France in July?

Can we delay the final signing of our French house purchase?

French renovation rule over children having to OK work is insulting

Briton in France told he CAN keep life insurance post-Brexit

France allows driving fines to be paid in instalments

French MPs push law to protect Channel ferry workers after P&O layoffs

Scam alert in France: watch out for fake train ticket payment devices

New app makes it easier to pay childminders in France

How to earn money by recycling ink cartridges in France

France urged to follow as UK launches ferry fair pay law after P&O row

Automatic payment trialled for French housing and income top-up aids

Paying upfront for removal company in France: is there way around it?

What do I do if not received France’s €100 ‘inflation bonus’ payment?

A million workers may miss out on €100 French inflation bonus

Who is eligible for €1,000 payment for unemployed people in France?