Rupture Conventionnelle: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how the Rupture Conventionnelle allows employees and employers to mutually agree to end an employment contract with severance benefits.
A Rupture Conventionnelle is a way for an employer and an employee to mutually agree to end an employment contract.
Who it's for
This scheme is for employees and employers who both agree that it is the right time to end the working relationship.
What you get
By using this method, the employment contract is terminated through mutual consent. This typically allows the employee to receive severance pay and access specific unemployment benefits.
What it costs you
While there is no direct fee to use the scheme, the process requires administrative validation from the relevant authorities to ensure everything is legal.
The catch to know
This is not a unilateral decision; it must be signed by both the employer and the employee. Additionally, there is a mandatory cooling-off period of 15 days after signing before the process can proceed.
How to apply
- Reach a mutual agreement with your employer regarding the end of the contract.
- Sign the formal agreement documents.
- Wait for the mandatory cooling-off period to pass.
- Complete the administrative validation process required by the authorities.