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Rupture Conventionnelle Calculator

Estimate the minimum indemnity, tax & social regime, key dates and timeline for a rupture conventionnelle under French law (Articles L.1237-11 to L.1237-16, Code du travail).

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Employment Details

Must be at least ~35 days after signing (retraction + DREETS review)

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Reference Salary

French law (art. R.1234-4) uses the most favourable of two methods. Enter both to compare.

Method A Average of last 12 months gross salary
Average: -
Method B 1/3 of last 3 months gross salary

Annual bonuses (e.g. 13th month) must be prorated: add 1/12 of the annual bonus to each month.

1/3 average: -
Quick mode Or just enter a single monthly salary
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Additional Information

If the employee can claim a pension, the indemnity is fully subject to income tax and social charges.

Used to calculate the tax exemption ceiling (2x annual gross N-1).

To calculate the timeline (retraction + DREETS review).

Important Notice

This calculator provides the legal minimum indemnity. Your collective bargaining agreement (convention collective) may require a higher amount. In practice, employees often negotiate above the legal floor. The 30% employer contribution applies to the portion exempt from social charges. For a complete analysis and negotiation strategy, contact our team.

How Does Rupture Conventionnelle Work?

The rupture conventionnelle (Articles L.1237-11 to L.1237-16, Code du travail) is a uniquely French mechanism allowing employer and employee to mutually agree to end a CDI employment contract.

Key Rules

  • CDI only — CDD, interim, and apprenticeship contracts are not eligible
  • At least one preliminary meeting is required (art. L.1237-12)
  • The employee may be assisted by a colleague or union representative
  • Both parties have a 15 calendar-day retraction period from signing (art. L.1237-13)
  • The agreement must be approved (homologated) by the DREETS within 15 business days (art. L.1237-14)
  • The minimum indemnity cannot be less than the legal severance pay
  • The employee is entitled to unemployment benefits (France Travail / ARE)
  • Contestation deadline: 12 months before the labour court (conseil de prud'hommes)

Indemnity Formula (art. R.1234-2)

  • Years 1-10: 1/4 of monthly reference salary per year of service
  • Years 11+: 1/3 of monthly reference salary per year of service
  • Incomplete years are prorated by month (e.g. 7 years 4 months = 7.333 years)
  • Minimum 8 months seniority required (art. L.1234-9)

Reference Salary (art. R.1234-4)

The most favourable of:

  • Method A: Average of the last 12 months gross salary
  • Method B: 1/3 of the last 3 months gross salary (annual bonuses prorated at 1/12)

Tax Regime (2026)

  • If the employee cannot claim retirement: exempt from income tax up to the highest of: legal/conventional amount, 2x annual gross N-1, or 50% of indemnity — capped at 6 PASS (€288,360 in 2026)
  • If the employee can claim retirement: fully taxable from the first euro
  • Social charges exemption: same limits, capped at 2 PASS (€96,120 in 2026)
  • 30% employer contribution on the portion exempt from social charges (paid to CNAV)

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