In Oise, those over 50 represent 25% of the unemployed, a percentage which rises to 27% in Île-de-France. “Of course age poses a problem for employers.

They're not going to tell you that you're too old, but we know that very well,” says Véronique, 55, a former Post Office employee. The first edition of the Senior Employment Forum, organized by France Travail, was held on Monday.