A recent study indicates a decline in paid sick days in France from 327 million to 286 million between 2022 and 2023, attributed to the end of special pandemic-related measures. While the COVID-19 crisis seems to be over, the levels of sickness absence remain higher than pre-pandemic times. The findings also highlight a rising trend in sickness absences since 2010, influenced by an aging workforce and potentially worsening working conditions. The financial impact on the national health insurance system has increased, reflecting ongoing challenges.