French office workers can now experience the appealing American pastime of quickly scattering a sparse salad on their desks … without breaking the law
Until now, French labor law forbade people to eat in the workplace, according to The Local fr.
But a government decree that went into effect on Monday relaxed the rules due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Before the pandemic, French workers traditionally enjoyed multi-course lunches at local restaurants with co-workers.
But the new rules make it easier for those who are still forced to enter the office to have a safe and socially away meal.
The change – which is only temporary – applies to companies with more than 50 employees.
The new measure also orders workers to limit “moments of coexistence,” including coffee breaks and socializing with colleagues, according to the report.
In general, workers are still recommended to do telecommuting, but the January withdrawal allowed employees to visit the office once a week, if their employer deems it necessary.
Local fr stated that short table lunches are not unheard of in the European nation, according to Local fr; eating habits there have already been Americanized and some French office workers were really surprised to learn that the ban was still in the books.