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MEDEF chief suggests replacing sick leave with dismissal

Original: licenciement

The head of France's main employers' association, MEDEF, has suggested that employees on long-term sick leave could instead face dismissal, sparking debate over workers' rights. The remark comes as France prepares changes to sick leave compensation from 15 October 2026, keeping employment protection and healthcare coverage high on the public agenda.

Why now: The provocative proposal lands amid ongoing French debate over reforms to sick leave compensation.

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Evidence

• Licenciement : une erreur de La Poste coûte près de 7 000 euros à l’employeur · Le Revenu
• Arrêts maladie : ce qui change au 15 octobre 2026 pour l'indemnisation · Corse Matin
• Le président du MEDEF suggère de remplacer les arrêts maladies par un licenciement · Le Gorafi.fr Gorafi News Network

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