French Mull On-the-Job Napping

Nick Gillespie | February 1, 2007

One more sign the French century has been over for a very long time:

The French already enjoy a 35-hour workweek and generous vacation. Now the health minister wants to look into whether workers should be allowed to sleep on the job.

France introduced plans this week to spend $9 million this year to improve public awareness about sleeping troubles. About one in three French people suffer from them, the ministry says. 

"Why not a nap at work? It can't be a taboo subject," Health Minister Xavier Bertrand said Monday. He called for further studies and said he would promote on-the-job naps if they prove useful.

More here.

Question: Would no-show employees get officially sanctioned nap time?