Auchan will pay a bonus of 1,000 euros to its employees

The distributor Auchan will pay a bonus of 1,000 euros to 65,000 French employees " to salute their exceptional commitment to the health crisis " of the coronavirus, the group announced on Sunday in a press release.

" All employees of stores, warehouses, drives, home delivery services and e-commerce site " will be paid this lump sum, said the company, adding that it would be delivered " as suggested the Minister of the Economy Bruno Le Maire, (...) within the framework of the profit-sharing agreement of the company ”.

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The “ flawless commitment ” of the employees “ made it possible to keep all the stores, drives and delivery services open ,” welcomed the group.

To ensure the safety and health of teams and customers, " protective measures are already in place in all of our stores, " said Edgard Bonte, president of Auchan Retail, quoted in the text. . He listed the respect for barrier gestures, the protection of the crates with Plexiglas, the provision of hydroalcoholic gel, masks and gloves as well as the organization of store hours.

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This possibility of bonus, created following the crisis of " yellow vests " of winter 2018-2019, was renewed in 2020 but only for companies having concluded a profit-sharing agreement with their employees. Signing this type of agreement has been simplified to encourage SMEs.

Friday, the Minister of Economy and Finance recalled that companies had until June 30 to pay this tax-free premium up to 1,000 euros and on which do not weigh payroll taxes.