CDI vs CDD: förstå anställningsavtal i Frankrike
CDI is the default. CDD max 18 months. Trial period 2-4 months. SMIC EUR 11.88/hour. E-signature valid since 2000. Guide to French employment contracts.
CDI vs CDD: förstå anställningsavtal i Frankrike
CDI (Contrat à Durée Indéterminée) — permanent contract — is the default in France. CDD (Contrat à Durée Déterminée) — fixed-term — is the exception, limited to specific temporary situations.
CDI: The Default
- No end date — continues until resignation, dismissal, or mutual agreement
- Trial period: 2 months (workers), 3 months (supervisors), 4 months (managers)
- Renewable once if collective agreement allows
- Full employment rights from day one
CDD: The Exception
| Allowed Reason | Max Duration |
|---|---|
| Temporary replacement | Duration of absence |
| Seasonal work | 8 months |
| Temporary activity increase | 18 months |
| Specific project | 18 months |
| Awaiting CDI hire | 9 months |
- Max 18 months including renewals
- Max 2 renewals
- 1/3 waiting period between CDDs on same position
- 10% end-of-contract bonus (indemnité de précarité)
SMIC (Minimum Wage)
- EUR 11.88/hour gross (2025)
- EUR 1,801.80/month gross (35h/week)
- Reviewed annually January 1st
- Auto-adjusted when inflation exceeds 2%
E-Signature: Valid Since 2000
Electronic signatures legally valid since March 13, 2000. Simple e-signature accepted for most contracts. Advanced recommended for sensitive documents.
Secure Contract Sharing
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Mandatory Clauses
- Identity of both parties
- Job title and description
- Start date (end date for CDD)
- Workplace location
- Working hours (35h/week standard)
- Compensation details
- Applicable collective agreement
- Trial period terms
- Notice period
Common Employer Mistakes
- CDD without valid reason — requalified as CDI by labor court
- Exceeding CDD max duration — automatic CDI conversion
- Missing mandatory clauses — contract may be voided
- Ignoring trial period limits — wrongful termination
- Paying below SMIC — criminal offense
Rights Comparison
| Right | CDI | CDD |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployment benefits | After dismissal | After contract end |
| End-of-contract bonus | No | 10% |
| Paid leave | 2.5 days/month | 2.5 days/month |
| Training (CPF) | Yes | Yes |
| Early termination | Resignation/dismissal | Limited grounds |
Conclusion
French employment law protects employees strongly. CDI is the standard; CDD is strictly regulated. When sharing contracts or pay details, use LOCK.PUB for secure, time-limited sharing.
An employment contract defines your rights, obligations, and protections.
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