What is changing in October 2021

SMIC increase

The full-time Smic (monthly gross) is increased to €1,589.47 as of 1^er October 2021.

2.65% automatic increase in the minimum wage on May 1

Increase in daily allowances from 1 October

In view of the increase in the minimum wage on 1 October 2021, the amount of daily allowances received in the event of a work stoppage was automatically increased.

Increase in daily subsistence allowance as at 1 May

Revaluation of the minimum salary index for public officials

From 1^er October 2021, the minimum salary index for public officials in the three public services (state, hospital and territorial) will be raised to the level of the Smic.

Public Service: Minimum Wage Increase to Smic on January 1, 2023

Upgrading of the treatment of certain hospital staff

The remuneration of nursing, medico-technical and re-education staff (nurses, nursing assistants, physiotherapists, speech therapists, radio manipulators, etc.) in the hospital public service is increased from 1^er October 2021.

Public hospital: upgrading salaries of staff in contact with patients

Revaluation of the salaries of certain home care workers

A boost from the state allows the salary of home help workers in the voluntary sector to be increased from 1^erOctober 2021.

A 15% increase in salaries for home care workers in the voluntary sector

Medical check-up for the most exposed employees

Since 1^er october 2021, employees on retirement and who have held a position at risk to their health or safety, can benefit from an end-of-career medical visit organized by the employer.

Retirement: a medical check-up for exposed employees

Wearing masks in schools

As of October 4, 2021, primary school students in departments least affected by the outbreak will be able to remove their masks.

Compulsory wearing of masks in all schools in France

Health Protocol in Schools

As of 4 October 2021, the health protocol applicable in schools, colleges and high schools will be level 1 (green level) in the departments least affected by the epidemic.

The health protocol applicable in schools, colleges and high schools from 14 March 2022

Compulsory health pass for adolescents

As of September 30, 2021, adolescents aged 12 years and 2 months to 17 years will be required to present a health pass to access the places and events where it is required (cinemas, sports halls, swimming pools, restaurants, cafes...).

Compulsory health pass for adolescents since 30 September

The dates of the All Saints holidays

All Saints 2022 holiday dates

Election of representatives of parents of pupils

In schools, colleges and high schools, elections are held every year to elect representatives of parents of pupils. For the 2021-2022 school year, they take place on Friday, October 8, or Saturday, October 9, 2021.

Election of Parents' Representatives on October 7 and 8, 2022

Slight increase in LPAs

Customized housing assistance (LHA) increases by 0.42% to 1^er October 2021.

A revaluation of LPAs as of October 1, 2021

Solidarity rent reduction: amounts applicable since 1 October 2021

A decree published in the Official Journal on 1 October 2021 sets out the new amounts applicable to this reduction.

Solidarity rent reduction: amounts applicable since 1 October 2022

Increase in gas tariffs

Engie's regulated gas sales rates increase on average by 12.6% (excluding taxes) at 1^er October 2021 compared to the September 2021 scale.

Regulated gas tariffs: + 12,6 % on 1 October 2021

Co-properties

General condominium meetings can no longer be held remotely as of 1^er October 2021. This provision of the Health Emergencies Act expires on 30 September 2021.

Co-ownership trustees: general meetings can be held remotely until September 30, 2021

End of free PCR and antigen testing on October 15, 2021

As of October 15, 2021, except for medical reasons, COVID-19 tests become chargeable. Unvaccinated adults without a prescription will have to pay a minimum of €44 for a PCR test and €22 for an antigen test.

End of systematic free testing on October 15, 2021

Start of the flu vaccination campaign

The 2021-2022 seasonal influenza vaccination campaign runs from October 22 to November 22, 2021 for priority individuals.

Seasonal influenza vaccination: campaign extended to February 28, 2023

Suicide prevention

The new National Suicide Prevention Number, 31 14, starts operating on 1^er October 2021.

3114: a new national suicide prevention number

Dematerialized Vital Card:

As of 1^er October 2021, the experiment of the dematerialized vital card implemented for 2 years in the departments of Rhône and Alpes-Maritimes, will be extended to other departments.

What is the Dematerialized Vital Card?

Deaf and blind people

The Rogervoice mobile app now offers a new Braille range-compatible mode for deaf and blind people to communicate over the phone.

Rogervoice, the app that makes the phone accessible to deaf and blind people