France: introduction of carers' leave

In application of the Transformation of the Civil Service Act, caregiver's leave now enables a person to temporarily stop working or work part-time to help a disabled relative or a relative with a loss of autonomy.  Carers now have the right to take unpaid leave of up to three months over a calendar year. This leave can be renewed up to a maximum period of one year over the course of a career. The employee receives a daily stipend paid by the French Family Allowance Fund (CAF).