# Sick leave: unions and employers open negotiations

> On October 28, 2026, the issue of the rising cost of work stoppages linked to mental health is highlighted, as the government aims to save 1 billion euros on short stoppages. The next day, social partners meet for a first round of negotiations on sick leave compensation. In this context, the government seeks 2 billion euros in savings.

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 3 events nationwide, followed from 28 October 2026 to 29 October 2026. 8 articles from 6 sources (social, health); last updated on 29 October 2026 at 09:33.

- Status: ongoing
- Category: Social, Health
- Place: Nationwide
- First detected: 28 October 2026 at 07:03
- Updated: 29 October 2026 at 09:33
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/132-sick-leave-unions-and-employers-open-negotiations

## Reported figures

- 1 milliard d’euros
- 2 milliards d'euros
- deux milliards d'euros
- un milliard
- 1 milliard d'euros

## Timeline (3 events)

### 28 October 2026 — [Santé mentale : un coût croissant pour les arrêts de travail](https://acturadar.com/en/events/2474-sante-mentale-un-cout-croissant-pour-les-arrets-de-travail.md)

Le gouvernement veut économiser 1 milliard d'euros sur les arrêts de travail courts. La montée des arrêts liés à la santé mentale invite à repenser la vie en entreprise à l'heure du numérique.

1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide

### 29 October 2026 — [Unions and employers open negotiations on sick leave compensation](https://acturadar.com/en/events/3463-unions-and-employers-open-negotiations-on-sick-leave-compensation.md)

Social partners meet for a first round of negotiations on sick leave, with the government seeking two billion euros in savings.

3 sources, 4 articles · Nationwide

### 29 October 2026 — [Sick leave: the Labor Minister calls for a thorough review of the system](https://acturadar.com/en/events/3675-sick-leave-the-labor-minister-calls-for-a-thorough-review-of-the-system.md)

Jean-Pierre Farandou asked the social partners to thoroughly review the sick leave system to protect employees and reduce costs for the Social Security.

3 sources, 3 articles · Nationwide

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