Declaring Resumption of Professional Activity

Upon finding work, whether part-time or full-time, you must immediately inform France Travail, as this affects continuation of your benefit, with possible combination of salary and partial benefit under certain conditions.

This page explains how to make this declaration, what information to provide, and offers a ready-to-use letter template, plus a tool to automatically generate your personalized letter.

When should you write this letter?

• You found new full-time or part-time employment;
• You want to know the impact of this job on your benefit;
• You want to inquire about combining salary and benefit;
• You need to correct a previous declaration.

In all these cases, a written letter remains a reliable way to update your file.

Required information to include

• Your first and last name and ID number;
• The start date of the new activity;
• The nature of employment (full-time or part-time) and expected salary;
• Documents attached (employment contract).

The sooner you declare, the more you avoid a later repayment claim for undue amounts.

Official letter template

Important note: the letter sent to France Travail must be written in French, as it is a French administration. Below is a template you can use as a basis.

[First name LAST NAME]
[Full address]
[France Travail ID number]

France Travail [Agency]
[Agency address]

Written in [City], on [Date]

Subject: Resumption of activity

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am informing you of resuming [full-time/part-time] employment as of [date].

[...]

→ The complete letter, tailored precisely to your situation and ready to send, is generated automatically in 3 minutes using the tool above.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does ARE stop immediately when I find work?

No, if part-time, salary can be combined with part of the benefit.

How is combining salary and benefit calculated?

According to a formula considering the new salary and original ARE amount.

Do I need to declare even short-term work?

Yes, any professional activity must be declared regardless of its duration.

What if I forget to declare short-term work?

You may be asked to repay overpaid amounts, so prompt declaration is advisable.

Can ARE be combined with self-employment?

Yes, under special rules based on declared monthly income.