French Parliament began to discuss and examine a proposed labour law this week. The proposed labour law has triggered two months of protests and marches, reports France24.com.

The bill, called the “El Khomri Law” after Labour Minister Myriam El Khomri, would remove some of the protection workers enjoy against being laid off, in an attempt to encourage businesses to hire more people.

The government has stated that the reform is aimed at tackling chronic unemployment, however opponents of the labour reform say it will let employers bypass workers' rights on pay, rest time and overtime rates.

During the workers parade which took place on 1 May 2016, trade unions used the traditional march to protest against the proposed labour law with clashes breaking out between police and demonstrators.

Police responded with tear gas when youths began throwing missiles, bringing the march to a standstill, reports the BBC.

France has seen two months of mass protests over the reforms.

El Khomri acknowledged the bill might be lacking up to 40 votes that it needs to become law when put to a vote later this month and has stated that she hoped that would change.