The continued increase in the retirement age places the employment of seniors at the center of concerns. A new agreement has just been concluded to encourage their retention in the world of work.
This article aims to decipher the key measures of this agreement, with special attention paid to gradual retirement. What are the issues and modalities of this measure? How does it fit into a more global senior employment policy? So many questions that we will try to answer to offer you a clear and complete vision of this new agreement.
The agreement of November 14, 2024: progress for the employment of seniors
On November 14, 2024, a major agreement was signed in France to promote the employment of seniors. This agreement provides for several essential measures, such asextension of progressive retirementallowing older workers to reduce their activity while receiving part of their pension.
Another important measure is the implementation of the “senior contract”which aims to improve access to employment for people over 55.
Furthermore, companies with more than 300 employees will now have to regularly negotiate on issues related to the employment of seniorsin order to guarantee better inclusion of this population in the labor market. These measures mark a turning point in the recognition of the experience and skills of senior workers.
Gradual retirement: a system now more accessible
From 60 years old, employees who have contributed 150 quarters can choose progressive retirementan option which allows them to reduce their working hours while receiving part of their pension.
This device, which aims to facilitate the transition to retirementhowever, presents certain conditions. The employer may refuse this request if it disrupts the organization of the company or the proper functioning of the team.
In order to prepare for this change, a career meeting is organized in the two years preceding the age of 60. This meeting allows employees to discuss with their employer the terms of implementing progressive retirement, to adapt their working hours and to plan this transition as best as possible.
The experience promotion contract: a lever for hiring seniors
The “experience enhancement contract”, formerly the senior contract, is an incentive measure for hiring people over 60. It offers employers specific advantages, such as the possibility of retire an employee as soon as they reach the full rate age.
Moreover, certain sector agreements allow the unemployed from the age of 57 to be included in this system. This contract therefore aims to promote the employment of seniors, by recognizing and promoting their experience and skills.
