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Unemployed man fights France Travail's claim for benefits repayment

Court
Cour de cassation
Decided
Sep 10, 2026
Citation
25-13.749
Judges
Mme Martinel (présidente)

AI breakdown

  • Mr. Z was asked to repay unemployment benefits, which he contested as he believed the demand was issued improperly.
  • The court found that Mr. Z's objection to the repayment was timely filed due to an extension for weekends and holidays.
  • The decision highlights procedural rules about deadlines being extended to the next working day when they fall on non-working days.

Outcome

Cassation

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