Clashes have erupted in recent nationwide demonstrations against the reforms. At least 2,000 people joined the latest march in Paris on April 5, which reportedly resulted in 130 arrests.
Commonly referred to as the 'El Khomri law' after French Labour Minister Myriam El Khomri, the reforms will look at almost all aspects of France's labour laws; maximum working hours, holidays and breaks, among other areas will be open to negotiation as the government attempts to liberalise France's labour market.
Paris s'est soulevée contre la #LoiTravail #manif9avril #40mars #NuitDebout pic.twitter.com/XviMOFPd7d
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French President Francois Hollande is said to be attempting to lower the country's unemployment rate below 10 percent.
