France short-time work: social work and care
France short-time work: social work and care stood at 0.54 EUR million in Q2 2026, according to URSSAF – Union de recouvrement des cotisations de sécurité sociale et d'allocations familiales. It is one of the indicators in the Private employment and short-time work (URSSAF) table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q1 2018 to Q2 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Private employment and short-time work (URSSAF) table
| Indicator | Q2-2026 | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All private sector | 235.12 | 283.97 | 223.86 | 179.02 | 186.22 | 245.26 | 225.28 | 167.48 | 178.87 | 228.23 | |
| Social work and residential care | 0.54 | 0.8 | 0.97 | 0.86 | 0.56 | 3.52 | 0.34 | 0.37 | 0.3 | 0.36 | |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 0.81 | 1.13 | 1.32 | 1.34 | 1.16 | 3.58 | 0.73 | 0.82 | 1.09 | 1.57 |
Understanding france short-time work: social work and care
Financial sums assigned to government-backed wage support for curtailed employee schedules within residential care facilities, nursing homes, and social assistance organizations track salaried caregiving personnel. This indicator compiles the monetary reimbursements allocated to cover unworked hours for staff assisting elderly, disabled, or vulnerable populations within private institutional settings. It excludes unpaid family caregivers, independent domestic workers without formal enterprise ties, and non-labor facility operating costs. Compared to industrial or commercial sibling series, social work and care metrics reflect demographic pressures, institutional capacity regulations, and specialized care staffing requirements rather than consumer goods demand.
When reviewing this dataset, analysts must account for regulatory staffing mandates and potential revisions stemming from delayed institutional filings. Sequential quarterly changes reveal short-term operational adjustments in care facilities, while year-on-year comparisons provide a reliable baseline by smoothing out recurring holiday staffing shifts. A frequent error involves confusing this targeted wage subsidy base with total sector expenditure on social services or overall employment levels within care facilities.
Frequently asked questions
- Which organizations are covered under social work and residential care?
- Nursing homes, residential care facilities for individuals with disabilities, and organized social assistance enterprises are included.
- Are independent homecare workers included in these figures?
- Domestic workers and independent aides lacking formal enterprise payroll status are generally excluded from these employer-reported sums.
- How do regulatory mandates impact this care sector series?
- Mandated staffing ratios and health regulations strongly influence operational hours and subsequent subsidy requirements in care facilities.