In fact, yes. Sleeping at the office is quite possible. “Anything that is not prohibited by law is permitted. And there, the labor code does not issue any prohibition on the subject”explains Laurent Parras, a Parisian lawyer specializing in labor law.
Working and sleeping at work is possible, since it is not prohibited.
To do things well, you must of course inform your employer. However, the latter has no obligation to provide you with a mattress, sleeping bag or hot water bottle. It’s up to you to manage to take a nap at work, doze off on your desk, in the nap room, in the canteen or on the sofas of the open space… In short, to set up a cozy nest.
And for meals?
For dinner and breakfast the next day, it’s also up to you. “The employee can request payment for these meals from his employer, who can accept or refuse. Legally, nothing is mandatory. It’s all about negotiation.” he adds. Otherwise, you may possibly be able to count on the morning chouquettes of your colleagues.
keep clean
On the sanitary side, if your company has one, ask your employer for permission to use the shower. Or to the sports association generally managed by the CSE, the authorization to use those of the changing rooms. Otherwise, you can always squat the washroom sinks before the morning rush hour for a cat wash.
What if an accident happens?
Imagine: You get up in the middle of the night, it’s dark and you stumble on a piece of cardboard in the open space to end up gliding in the hallway. Result: a broken arm. Accident at work or not? “Is considered as an accident at work, the accident occurring by the fact or on the occasion of work. Sleeping is not work. Therefore, this event would be considered a non-professional accident, ”concludes master Laurent Parras.
So still up for a night at work?
First publication: 5/12/2019