Overview
- France’s Council of State said Thursday there was no need to rule on three urgent challenges because the government withdrew its April 17 statement.
- Judges said the revised wording and officials’ explanations show no instruction changes the law that makes 1 May a paid day off.
- Labor inspectors remain free to enforce the code, and some local offices have warned bakeries that using salaried staff on 1 May could lead to fines.
- The government has presented a 2027 bill that would let artisan bakers and florists employ voluntary staff with at least double pay under branch agreements.
- Major unions oppose the plan and will march Friday to defend the holiday, turning the dispute over bakers and florists into a wider fight over work rules and symbolism.