France Details Penalties for RSA Non-Compliance, Up to 100% Benefit Loss

Newly clarified sanctions for failing to meet 15-hour activity requirements will take effect nationwide in June 2025.

RSA beneficiaries must complete 15 hours of weekly activities, such as job training or interviews, to maintain their benefits.
Sanctions for non-compliance range from a 30% to 100% suspension of benefits for one to two months, with harsher penalties for repeated violations.
Severe penalties include up to a four-month suspension or complete removal of benefits, along with delisting from employment and RSA registries.
Safeguards include penalty caps of 50% for multi-member households and advance notifications of 10 to 30 days before sanctions are applied.
Advocacy groups warn the reform could worsen precarity, violate human rights, and lead to exploitative labor practices.