State Funds Short-Time Work for Evacuated Businesses in Gironde and Landes

Bordeaux - 04.08.2026: The French state will fully cover short-time work compensation for employees of microenterprises as well as small and medium-sized businesses in areas of Gironde and the Landes department evacuated because of wildfires. The Ministry of Labour announced the measure on Tuesday. It applies to companies that have had to temporarily suspend operations as a result of official evacuations or access restrictions.The commitment is intended to prevent the forced shutdown from quickly leading to layoffs or unpaid absences. Those affected include retail, service and accommodation businesses whose premises ...