Revision of employer contributions: the minister supports the reform
The Minister of Labor’s bold announcement regarding the review of employer contributions aims to revitalize the French economy while tackling wage inequalities. Although the project raises fears about a possible loss of 15,000 to 40,000 jobs, the minister maintains that this reform could be a crucial lever to achieve significant savings and promote salary increases.
A snub to the National Assembly
The reform of employer contributions, although ambitious, recently faced opposition during its presentation to the National Assembly. Indeed, the deputies rejected a key article of the bill aimed at reorganizing the financing of Social Security for 2025. This measure was nevertheless perceived by the government as essential to save 4 billion euros and redress the country’s economic balance. .
The challenges of competitiveness
The Minister of Labor reaffirmed the need to revise the reliefs of contributions considered too focused on salaries at the minimum wage level. Additionally, these current reliefs restrict wage increases, locking employees into what she described as “low-wage traps.” The objective of this reform is therefore to stimulate salary increases and better balance the economic system.
Diverging voices
Despite the declared intentions, fears remain among economists and business representatives who anticipate an increase in labor costs. In response to these concerns, the minister stressed that the plan is based on solid economic reports, such as that of Bozio-Wasmer, and provides for a two-phase transition to mitigate potential negative effects on employment, including in the sensitive industrial sector.
Job and economic outlook
The proposed modification takes place in two stages: an initial reduction in relief between the minimum wage and 1.3 minimum wage in 2025, followed by a further reduction in 2026. At the same time, incentives are provided to encourage salary increases in certain brackets . However, the gradual cancellation of exemptions beyond 3 minimum wage, instead of 3.5 currently, could involve risks of job cuts according to certain senators and experts.
A doubly justified investment
The minister insisted that the 4 billion euros in savings must be put into perspective with the 80 billion euros in general relief allocated to businesses. The ultimate goal is to make the system more equitable and sustainable, while ensuring that the labor market is not seriously affected. The executive assures that this revision is necessary to modernize the economy and offer better opportunities to workers.
Estimates of impact on employment to be put into perspective
The minister acknowledged that job prospects remain uncertain, but she assured that the studies and economic models used suggest that the risk of job destruction is not immediate. Forecasts vary widely, ranging from the loss of 15,000 to 40,000 jobs, while considering the potential to create 10,000 to 20,000 positions through other reforms associated with the project.
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