ESR contract extension

Hello everyone!

Need your advice regarding an extension of ESR contract due to COVID. We have been informed by the PO that the salary of the extended months does not need to be the same as before (because obviously there is no extra funding for extension). However, our administration is of an opinion that no drop in income is possible and salary must remain the same. That is why I would like to know if you have had a similar situation and managed to successfully extend the project of ESR in France?

Thank you in advance.

Anna

Hello Anna,

Indeed, from the EC's point of view, it is not required to keep the same salary. However, as far as I know, it is not possible to reduce the salary from a French legal point of view.
You can find more information in the minutes of our monthly meetings (meeting #05 on 30.09.2020, page 5) available on Google Drive (MSCA ITN France / 00_Réunions du Groupe / Comptes rendus). And maybe also on the Forum
https://msca-itn-france.forumactif.com/t65-covid-19-prolongation-duree-d-un-projet
It is in French. Feel free to ask should you need clarifications.

Have a nice day (-:
A+

Many thanks for the reply! Very helpful. I will give updates how it goes for us and if we succeed to make it work, in case it could be helpful for someone else.

Have a great day!
Anna