Details from the French Prime Minister on the lockdown

The French Prime Minister has outlined the process for how the lockdown will operate following the announcements by the President of the Republic:

• Travel is not allowed except when an attestation is presented (available on the Government website)

• Economic activity will continue in certain sectors: the exhaustive list of authorised activities will published in the n°2020-1310 du 29 October decree

• Public transportation will continue to operate

• Teleworking will be mandatory when possible

• Possibility to work onsite

  • A worker who is able to accomplish his tasks remotely must do so 5 days out 5.
  • Employees who are unable to carry out all of their tasks remotely, and that require specific materials, may work onsite on certain days.

• New version of the Sanitary Protocol

  • While certain activities cannot be carried out remotely, the employer must systematically organise staggered hours for arrival and departures in order to limit congestion at rush hour.
  • The employer must notify employees about the application "TousAntiCovid" and its activation during work hours.
  • The employer may propose to its employees to be tested on a voluntary basis in addition to those organised by the health authorities.

• Work on Site

  • Meetings via video conferencing are the rule.
  • No company social gatherings allowed.
  • The details regarding the implementation of measures will be done through the framework of social dialogue.

• Partial activity

  • Protected sectors will benefit from partial activity with zero contribution required by the employer.
  • In other sectors, the current system in place will be extended until 31 December.