In the context of the current pandemic, the French government has updated the current measures in force so as to limit the further spread of COVID-19, and so, since 24 January 2022 it has been mandatory to hold a vaccination pass in certain circumstances.
The French Act n 2022-46 dated 22 January 2022 implements these new measures, which are likely to have an impact on French companies.
Since 24 January 2022, employees working in establishments open to the public who were previously required to present a health pass must now present a vaccination pass to access their workplace.
Employers must request the presentation of a valid vaccination pass for these employees, certifying:
That COVID-19 vaccination is complete;
That the employee has recovered from COVID-19 less than four months ago; or
That the employee has a medical exemption from the vaccination.
The vaccination pass is different from the health pass, which allowed employees to enter the workplace with proof of a negative test (PCR or antigen) taken within 24 hours. Now, employees can no longer access their workplace with only proof of a negative test.
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