Introduction to the seasonal workers industry in France

Summer is coming, and many international students have already started looking for summer jobs, hoping to increase their experience and improve their financial situation. Summer is indeed an important time for institutions and businesses in France to hire young seasonal workers. To this end, we would like to give a brief introduction to the rights of seasonal workers and the industries that recruit more seasonal workers. We hope it will be helpful to everyone.

Seasonal workers’ rights and interests

1. Definition

Generally speaking, summer jobs fall into the category of seasonal workers. Seasonal work is repetitive work performed at approximately the same time each year as the seasons or collective lifestyle changes. From a legal perspective, such job changes are regular, predictable, cyclical, and will not change according to the wishes of the employer and employee. Employers can sign limited-term contracts (CDD, see Labor Law Article L.122-1-1) or agency position contracts (see Labor Law Article L.124-2-1) with seasonal workers.

Employers who recruit seasonal workers need to meet one of the following conditions:

Belong to enterprises that only operate business in specific seasons (such as ski stations, mountain safety guards, etc.)

?Belongs to enterprises that are open year-round, but their business volume will increase significantly in specific seasons (such as tourism units that are greatly affected by the peak vacation period, etc.).

2. Notes

There is no limit on the length of time an employer can hire the same seasonal worker. An employee can work with the same employer as a seasonal worker for life, but this working relationship that continues every year cannot be converted from a limited-term contract to an unlimited-term contract. And if you want to maintain long-term cooperation, you must comply with the following two regulations:

?The same seasonal worker shall not work for the entire working season. For example, if the working period of a year is 8 to 9 months, and all the work during the period cannot be completed by one employee, the employer can hire seasonal worker A for the first 6 months, and hire seasonal worker A for the next 2 or 3 months. Method of hiring seasonal worker B.

?Contracts for the employment of seasonal workers should not contain renewal clauses, otherwise they will be considered open-ended contracts.

In addition, there is a provision regarding the employment of unemployed persons as seasonal workers: at the end of a limited-term contract, the employer shall not deduct instability compensation from the employee's remuneration (see Labor Code Article L.122 -3-4).

3. Work contract and remuneration

The labor contract signed by seasonal workers should include the following contents:

?The amount of labor remuneration

?Form of contract

?Term and time of trial work

?Position and work content

?Applicable labor agreement

Seasonal workers enjoy paid leave, social medical insurance and work-related injury insurance. Minors must obtain parental permission to engage in seasonal work. Teenagers aged 14 to 16 are even required to obtain labor supervision.

Regarding the labor remuneration of seasonal workers:

? It shall not be less than the minimum hourly wage for adults (SMIC horaire)

? If the employee is between 17 and 18 years old If the employee is under 17 years of age, the remuneration shall not be less than 90% of the minimum hourly wage for adults

If the employee is under 17 years of age, the remuneration shall not be less than 80% of the minimum hourly wage for adults

Note: France’s current gross minimum wage for adults (SMIC) is €1,217.88 per month (35 hours per week), or €8.03 per hour. The adjusted minimum wage is generally announced at the end of June or early July each year.

Industry Introduction to Recruiting Seasonal Workers

When looking for seasonal workers, a clear resume and a cover letter are essential. Document formats can be found online or in books such as writing guides. So who should you send them to? The following industries have many opportunities and a high success rate:

1. Hotel and catering industry

Hotels and restaurants provide a large number of short-term job opportunities in the summer. Don’t forget, France is the world’s number one tourist destination.

Seasonal jobs available in this industry include: waiters, bartenders, cooks, dishwashers, kitchen managers, sandwich sellers, receptionists, bellhops, maintenance workers, and more.

Candidates who have received relevant professional training will undoubtedly have a strong advantage. But many hotels and restaurants also accept young people with no experience, as long as they have a positive attitude and work hard.

2. Tourism and entertainment industry

This industry includes all holiday reception and service agencies, and requires many seasonal jobs: foreign language tour guides, companions, entertainment center receptionists, travel agencies Staff etc. Generally speaking, applicants must have relevant professional qualifications and foreign language skills, but some organizations have slightly lower requirements for seasonal workers.

Throughout the summer, French vacation clubs, entertainment centers, resorts, tourist accommodation centers, children's homes, campsites, etc. will recruit a large number of temporary staff to serve as hosts of sports, entertainment and cultural programs. Therefore, it is best for candidates to already have a BAFA, especially if they are working with children and young people.

In addition, some jobs also require employees to have specific qualifications, such as lifeguard certificates, bathing security professional qualification certificates, practical experience in certain sports or art activities, and qualified counselors' professional skills. Certificate (CAFME) and so on.

Depending on the number of visitors and activity content, some theme entertainment parks will also recruit seasonal temporary workers. They are typically assigned to work in hotels, restaurants, event centers, maintenance departments, and loading and unloading departments. Similar amusement parks include Parc Ast?rix, Disneyland Paris, Futuroscope, etc.

3. Agriculture

Farmers of agricultural products will also look for helpers during the harvest season. The specific time depends on the crops they grow and the region they are in. In addition to the familiar grape picking, this field also includes harvesting vegetables, picking fruits, sorting fruits, loading, unloading, and packaging. If you are interested in this type of work, you can contact the employer directly (vegetable and fruit producers, grape growers, nursery owners, vegetable gardeners, etc.).

Practical information

Center for Information and Documentation for Youth (CIDJ)

Address: 101 quai Branly, 75015 Paris; Tel: 01 44 49 29 30

Website: www.cidj.com (with links to 27 centers in different regions of France)

Agency for Employment in the Hospitality and Catering Industry (ANPE)

Address: 231 rue de Belleville, 75019 Paris; Tel: 01 42 41 22 55

Agency for Employment in the Tourism Industry (ANPE)

Address: 17 rue Juge, 75015 Paris

Tel: 01 53 95 53 95

Fédération Fran?aise des Hotels, Restaurants, Cafés and Dance Clubs (CFHRCD)

Address: 2/4 rue Barye, 75017 Paris; Tel: 01 47 66 70 00

Fax: 01 42 67 80 54

Host position information:

www.animjobs.com

150,000 Information on temporary foreign jobs during the summer:

www.jobs-ete-europe.com