2017 French Labour Reforms

The 2017 French labour reforms aimed to make hiring, working, and dismissing employees more flexible and reduce bureaucratic barriers. They simplified collective bargaining, giving companies more ability to negotiate working conditions directly with employees or their representatives. The reforms also eased restrictions on temporary contracts, making it easier for companies to hire and fire workers, with the goal of reducing unemployment and encouraging economic growth. Overall, the changes sought to balance protections for workers with the need for businesses to adapt quickly in a competitive global economy.