Several new features should be noted on the eve of the All Saints' Day long weekend. Here is the main thing to remember from the changes on November 1, 2024.
The minimum wage “anticipated” increase of 2%
Good news for the more than three million employees paid the minimum wage. Prime Minister Michel Barnier announced a 2% increase “from 1is November, in anticipation of January 1st”date on which the minimum wage is usually increased.
A high rate of inflation, however, makes it possible to decide on an increase during the year. This measure brings the gross monthly minimum wage to €1,801.80, compared to €1,766.92 previously, for a person working 35 hours per week.
The start of the winter break
Like every year, the winter break begins on the 1stis November for a period of five months. During this period, it is impossible for landlords to evict tenants who do not pay their rent. Also, gas and electricity cuts are prohibited in these colder months. There are certain exceptions in the event of squatting in housing, tenants benefiting from a rehousing solution or situations of intra-family violence.
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November, the month to quit smoking
November 1st begins the 9the edition of the tobacco-free month. Led by Santé Publique France and the Ministry of Health, this campaign builds on collective momentum to help smokers to quit. They can benefit from recommendations on the Tabac Info Service platform or via a telephone number to complete 30 days of abstinence. Specialists suggest that the reduction in dependence linked to a month without tobacco increases the chances of quitting permanently by five.
Snow tires compulsory in 34 departments
As snow returns to the mountains, it is mandatory to have equipment suitable for winter driving from 1is november. These could be winter tires, snow chains or snow socks. These decrees are imposed in more than 4,000 municipalities across 34 departments.
An increase in supplementary pensions
Former private sector employees will have an increase in their supplementary pension of 1.6%. Desired by the employer and union co-decision makers of Agirc-Arcco, this increase aims to compensate for the effects of inflation, which is however greater than this 1.6% increase. Note that the 1is As November is a public holiday, followed by a weekend, beneficiaries will not receive the payment until Monday, November 4.
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