January is here ! While this month is eagerly awaited by many, and dreaded by others, it also has a number of new features and changes in store, including a further rise in the minimum wage, the right to sick leave for women suffering miscarriages, and driving licenses from the age of 17. Let's take a look at what's in store for France on January 1, 2024.
As is the case every year, the Navigo is going up for all Ile-de-France residents. Although the 100-euro price tag was ultimately avoided, the pass was nevertheless increased by 12% in 2023, to reach a monthly rate of 84.10 euros. In 2024, Ile-de-France Mobilités has announced an increase of 2.6%, for a monthly fare of 86.40 euros.
Navigo pass increase: a new rate hike to 89 euros in 2025?
Navigo pass fares are set to rise again next year. A further increase of 2.8% is due to take place in January 2025, bringing the Paris region public transport pass to 88.80 euros per month. [Read more]
The minimum growth wage will be raised by 1.13% on January 1, 2024. It will thus rise by 15 euros to 1,398.69 euros net per month. In the civil service, the salaries of the 410,000 lowest-paid employees will also be raised by 1.8%.
Smic: an increase on November 1, 2024, everything you need to know
For once, it's not on January 1, but on November 1, 2024, that an increase in the SMIC has been announced. From November 1, 2024, the SMIC will increase by 2%, as announced by Prime Minister Michel Barnier. Any questions? We'll answer them. [Read more]
Gratification for internships will be raised to 4.35 euros per hour of actual presence, compared with the previous level of 4.05 euros on January 1, 2023.
From January 1, 2024, the cost of postage will also increase. Details:
- standard green letter in France: 1.29 euros instead of 1.16 euros in 2023
- green letter (2 kilos): 9.29 euros instead of 8.85 euros in 2023
- tracked green letter (up to 20 grams): 1.79 euros instead of 1.66 euros in 2023
- lettre suivie vers l'international (up to 20 grams): 4.79 euros instead of 4.55 euros in 2023
- lettre Services Plus (up to 20 grams): 2.99 euros instead of 2.95 euros in 2023
Pôle Emploi becomes France Travail, with increased resources to support individuals seeking employment and help companies with their recruitment processes. This change includes the creation of a "Réseau pour l'emploi", bringing together France Travail, the State, local authorities, local missions and Cap Emploi.
Women experiencing a spontaneous miscarriage will be entitled to sick leave without a waiting day.
The disposal of food waste is no longer permitted in household refuse. Every household is required to adopt a sorting solution at source, whether by opting for a personal composter or using a bin dedicated to selective sorting.
Recycling: source separation of biowaste compulsory for all from January 1 in France
As part of France's anti-waste law, source separation of biowaste is set to become widespread. As a result, from January 1, 2024, every household will have to have a solution for sorting its food waste and other biodegradable natural waste. [Read more]
The repair bonus is now doubled for five common items of household equipment: washing machines, dishwashers, tumble dryers, vacuum cleaners and televisions. An increase in this bonus concerns more than twenty products, and 24 new items of equipment are now eligible. Repair for accidental breakage has also been added.
The more flexible conditions for the use of meal vouchers, enabling payment for food products other than meals eaten in restaurants or purchased from partner outlets, remain in force until December 31, 2024.
A new government initiative offers long-term rental of electric cars at 100 euros a month, to ease the transition to electric mobility for households on modest incomes. To access this offer, go to the "My electric leasing" platform to complete the conditions.
Drivers no longer lose license points for speeding under 5 km/h, but are still subject to fixed fines ranging from 68 to 135 euros. The deduction of one license point applies only to speeding between 5 km/h and 20 km/h.
A 17-year-old is now allowed to take the practical test for a category B driving license, and can be granted a driving license.
A bonus of 5,000 euros per property has been introduced for landlords who decide to rent out their unoccupied property or second home in rural areas.
