Employee Benefits in France

Synopsis
The report provides in-depth industry analysis, information and insights of the employee benefits in France, including: overview of the state and compulsory benefits in France, detailed information about the private benefits in France, insights on various central institutions responsible for the administration of the different branches of social security and the regulatory framework of the employee benefits in France.

Summary
The French social security system is comprehensive in nature. It covers a wide variety of benefits such as healthcare, workmen’s compensation insurance, family allowances, old-age pensions, disability pensions and death benefits. Though the contribution made by employees and employers is huge, the French social security system is under severe financial strain due to the country’s aging population, which has led to an increase in spending on healthcare and pensions. The country’s social security budget is greater than its gross national product, which means that the cost incurred by the country for social security is more than the value of its domestic production.

Scope
This report provides a detailed analysis of employee benefits in France :

‧ It offers a detailed analysis of the key government-sponsored employee benefits, along with private benefits

‧ It covers an exhaustive list of employee benefits, including retirement benefits, death in service, long-term disability benefits, short-term sickness benefits, medical benefits, workmen's compensation, maternity and paternity
benefits, family benefits, minimum resources,, long-term care benefits, unemployment benefits and private benefits

‧ It highlights the economic and regulatory situations relating to employee benefits in France

Reasons To Buy
‧ Make strategic decisions using in-depth information related to employee benefits in France.

‧ Assess France employee benefits market, including state and compulsory benefits and private benefits.

‧ Gain insights into the key employee benefit schemes offered by private employers in France.

‧ Gain insights into key organizations governing France employee benefits, and their impact on companies.

Key Highlights
‧ The French social security system covers various occupations under different social security schemes. French employees are covered by the basic scheme, although there are autonomous schemes for self-employed individuals and professionals.

‧ Social security schemes are funded through national insurance contributions from employers and employees, as well as through taxation. Employees’ social security contributions amount to a percentage of their earnings, which the employers deduct from employees’ earnings and pay to the concerned authority.

‧ Granting private benefits is purely at the employer’s discretion, and is often used to foster a sense of belongingness among employees.

Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary
2 Introduction
2.1 What is this Report About?
2.2 Definitions
3 Country Statistics
4 Overview of Employee Benefits in France
5 Regulations
6 State and Compulsory Benefits
6.1 Retirement Benefits
6.1.1 Introduction
6.1.2 Types of retirement plan
6.1.3 Eligibility
6.1.4 Age
6.1.5 Pensionable salary
6.1.6 Benefits
6.1.7 Payment options
6.1.8 Typical employer practice
6.1.9 Employee and employer contributions
6.1.10 Taxation
6.2 Death in Service
6.2.1 Introduction
6.2.2 Eligibility
6.2.3 Benefits
6.2.4 Payment options
6.2.5 Typical employer practice
6.2.6 Employee and employer contributions
6.2.7 Taxation
6.3 Long-Term Disability Benefits
6.3.1 Introduction
6.3.2 Eligibility
6.3.3 Benefits
6.3.4 Payment options
6.3.5 Typical employer practice
6.3.6 Employee and employer contributions
6.3.7 Taxation
6.4 Short-Term Sickness Benefits
6.4.1 Introduction
6.4.2 Eligibility
6.4.3 Benefits
6.4.4 Payment options
6.4.5 Typical employer practice
6.4.6 Employee and employer contributions
6.4.7 Taxation
6.5 Medical Benefits
6.5.1 Introduction
6.5.2 Eligibility
6.5.3 Benefits
6.5.4 Payment options
6.5.5 Typical employer practice
6.5.6 Taxation
6.6 Workmen’s Compensation
6.6.1 Introduction
6.6.2 Eligibility
6.6.3 Benefits
6.6.4 Payment options
6.6.5 Typical employer practice
6.6.6 Employee and employer contributions
6.6.7 Taxation
6.7 Maternity and Paternity Benefits
6.7.1 Introduction
6.7.2 Eligibility
6.7.3 Benefits
6.7.4 Payment options
6.7.5 Employee and employer contributions
6.7.6 Taxation
6.8 Family Benefits
6.8.1 Introduction
6.8.2 Eligibility
6.8.3 Benefits
6.8.4 Payment options
6.8.5 Employee and employer contributions
6.8.6 Taxation
6.9 Minimum Resources
6.9.1 Introduction
6.9.2 Eligibility
6.9.3 Benefits
6.9.4 Payment options
6.9.5 Employee and employer contributions
6.9.6 Taxation
6.10 Long-Term Care Benefits
6.10.1 Introduction
6.10.2 Eligibility
6.10.3 Benefits
6.10.4 Payment options
6.10.5 Employee and employer contributions
6.10.6 Taxation
6.11 Unemployment
6.11.1 Introduction
6.11.2 Eligibility
6.11.3 Benefits
6.11.4 Payment Options
6.11.5 Employee and employer contributions
6.11.6 Taxation
7 Private Benefits
7.1 Retirement Benefits
7.2 Disability Benefits
7.3 Death Benefits
7.4 Medical and Health Benefits
7.5 Other Benefits
8 Macroeconomic Indicators
8.1 Economic Performance
8.1.1 GDP at constant prices (US dollars)
8.1.2 GDP per capita at constant prices (US dollars)
8.1.3 GDP at current prices (US dollars)
8.1.4 GDP per capita at current prices (US dollars)
8.1.5 GDP split by key sectors
8.1.6 Inflation rate
8.1.7 Annual average exchange rate US$–EUR
8.1.8 Unemployment rate
8.1.9 Household consumption expenditure
8.1.10 Gross national disposable income
8.2 Demographics
8.2.1 Labor force
8.2.2 Total population
8.2.3 Urban and rural populations
9 Appendix
9.1 Methodology
9.2 About Timetric
9.3 Contact Timetric
9.4 Timetric’s Services
9.5 Disclaimer

List of Tables
Table 1: Definitions
Table 2: France – Country Statistics 1
Table 3: The Contribution as per AGIRC
Table 4: Contributions in Accordance with the ARRCO
Table 5: Reimbursement of the Healthcare Expenses
Table 6: Benefits

List of Figures
Figure 1: Major Organizations of the French Social Security System
Figure 2: French GDP at Constant Prices (US$ Billion), 2009–2013
Figure 3: French GDP Per Capita at Constant Prices (US$), 2009–2013
Figure 4: French GDP at Current Prices (US$ Billion), 2009–2013
Figure 5: French GDP Per Capita at Current Prices (US$), 2009–2013
Figure 6: French GDP by Key Segments, (%), 2009–2013
Figure 7: French Inflation Rate (%), 2009–2013
Figure 8: French Annual Average Exchange Rate US$–EUR, 2009–2013
Figure 9: French Unemployment Rate (%), 2009–2013
Figure 10: French Household Consumption Expenditure (US$ Billion), 2009–2013
Figure 11: French Gross National Disposable Income (US$ Billion), 2008–2012
Figure 12: French Size of Labor Force (Million), 2009–2013
Figure 13: French Total Population (Million), 2009–2013
Figure 14: French Urban and Rural Populations (%), 2009–2013