Hey there! Let's dive into the world of CEE, short for Educational Engagement Contract, a unique employment agreement. This contract is all about people who work as animators, educators, or directors in schools, vacation or leisure centers for minors.
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The CEE is different from standard employment contracts due to its unique arrangement on working hours, remuneration, and rest periods. The contract cannot extend beyond 80 days over a year, stipulated by law.
Now, you might be wondering, is the CEE a fixed-term contract? Yes, it is, typically signed for a specific period, like school vacations or events. Unlike other types of contracts, the CEE comes with fewer protections regarding remuneration and paid leave.
The CEE is meant for professionals with various activities, such as animation, education, or child facility management. Mind you, if you're under 16, Sorry, pal! You can't be hired as an animator in France. It's recommended that minor animators work alongside more experienced team members.
The CEE agreement must contain specific details, including the employee's and employer's identity, remuneration, number of workdays, restdays, and contract duration.
In France, the legal working hours rules don't apply to the CEE. Still, the number of hours worked per week must not exceed 48 hours over six months. The break times, night hours, and rest periods are regulated by the Labor Code for this contract.
The CEE worker is entitled to a minimum of 24 consecutive hours of rest per seven-day period. The rest period can be fragmented if the employee lives on-site and reduced if their residence is close to the center.
Regarding the minimum wage, the CEE remuneration cannot be less than €51.08 gross per day, with benefits allowed. If the employee is required to be on duty continuously with minors, food and accommodation must be covered by the employer.
Since May 1, 2025, the minimum CEE remuneration has been revised to €51.08 gross per day, which is approximately 4.3 times the hourly SMIC.
The CEE contract can be terminated by agreement between the employee and the employer, or by the employer in case of force majeure, misconduct, or the employee's incapacity to perform the job. A CEE contract does not result in a termination indemnity, but the employee is entitled to a pro-rata paid leave indemnity.
Lastly, the CEE contract does not automatically grant unemployment benefits. However, if the employee has worked enough to acquire unemployment rights, they may claim benefits after the end of the CEE.
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The management of CEE workers can benefit from skills-training programs to enhance their animation, education, and child facility management abilities, facilitating career-development within the industry. Given the recent increase in the minimum CEE remuneration to €51.08 gross per day, it is essential for employees to gain additional education-and-self-development qualifications to remain competitive and secure better job opportunities in the future.
