Key points regarding the mutual termination of a permanent employment contract (CDI) in Monaco

The Principality of Monaco has taken a new step forward in labour law with the entry into force of the contractual termination of permanent employment contracts (CDI), now available to employers and employees in the private sector.

Enacted by Law No. 1.583 of 2 December 2025, supplemented by Ministerial Order 2025-715 of 24 December 2025, this method of amicable termination of a permanent contract is in addition to dismissal and resignation and entitles the employee to specific compensation and the return-to-work allowance.

Although the scheme is based on French law, it is important to remain mindful of the specific features of Monegasque law.

To provide a better understanding of this eagerly awaited scheme, the Employment Law Department at 99 AVOCATS ASSOCIÉS has produced an infographic outlining the main stages of the procedure and a carousel (download PDF) detailing the schem.

This publication does not constitute legal advice.