Does telework in France need to be agreed in writing?

Telework is set up by a collective agreement or, failing that, by an employer's charter; without either, employee and employer record their agreement by any means (article L. 1222-9 of the Labour Code). An e-mail can do, but a written amendment fixes beyond doubt the days, the place, the costs and how to end it. A teleworking employee has the same rights as one working on the company's premises.

Can a French employer refuse a request to telework?

Yes, but the employer must give reasons for refusing in two cases: where a collective agreement or a charter exists and the employee's post is eligible for telework under it; and, with or without one, where the request comes from a disabled worker or from an employee caring for a child, a parent or another relative. Outside these cases, telework remains a matter of agreement between the parties. Conversely, an employee's refusal to accept a teleworking post is not a ground for dismissal (article L. 1222-9 of the Labour Code).

Who pays the costs of telework in France?

The Labour Code sets no amount, but the employer bears the work expenses the employee incurs for telework with the employer's approval (national cross-industry agreement of 26 November 2020). The collective agreement, the charter or the amendment says what the employer covers: equipment, the connection or a flat-rate allowance. This form has you write down what was agreed. An accident at the place of telework during working activity is presumed to be a work accident (article L. 1222-9 of the Labour Code).

Telework amendment to an employment contract (France)

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An amendment to an employment contract that sets up regular telework for an employee in mainland France or an overseas department other than Mayotte, under the collective agreement, the company's telework charter or a simple agreement between the parties (article L. 1222-9 of the French Labour Code): days, place, hours when the employee can be reached, equipment, costs, the right to disconnect, reversibility and equal rights. An employee can propose it to the employer with a request. Signed in two originals. In French.

Made for use in France
Last updated October 13, 2026

When to use this document

You want to work from home a few days a week and agree it in writing with your employer in France.
Your company is setting up regular remote work for a member of staff and you want the terms in the contract.
Your employer has agreed to telework and you want the days, hours and equipment written down.
You need a telework amendment to an existing employment contract.

What you fill in

The details the document asks for.

Employer
Employer's registered address
Employer's SIRET number
Person signing for the employer
Employee
Employee's address
Date of the contract
Position
Basis for telework in the company
Start date
Telework days (e.g. two days a week, Monday and Thursday)
Place of telework (address)
Hours when the employee must be reachable
Equipment
Telework costs the employer bears (e.g. a monthly allowance)
Notice to end telework (e.g. one month)
Additional terms
City
Date

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Does telework in France need to be agreed in writing?: Telework is set up by a collective agreement or, failing that, by an employer's charter; without either, employee and employer record their agreement by any means (article L. 1222-9 of the Labour Code). An e-mail can do, but a written amendment fixes beyond doubt the days, the place, the costs and how to end it. A teleworking employee has the same rights as one working on the company's premises.
Can a French employer refuse a request to telework?: Yes, but the employer must give reasons for refusing in two cases: where a collective agreement or a charter exists and the employee's post is eligible for telework under it; and, with or without one, where the request comes from a disabled worker or from an employee caring for a child, a parent or another relative. Outside these cases, telework remains a matter of agreement between the parties. Conversely, an employee's refusal to accept a teleworking post is not a ground for dismissal (article L. 1222-9 of the Labour Code).
Who pays the costs of telework in France?: The Labour Code sets no amount, but the employer bears the work expenses the employee incurs for telework with the employer's approval (national cross-industry agreement of 26 November 2020). The collective agreement, the charter or the amendment says what the employer covers: equipment, the connection or a flat-rate allowance. This form has you write down what was agreed. An accident at the place of telework during working activity is presumed to be a work accident (article L. 1222-9 of the Labour Code).

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