Objectives - To describe the links between atypical employment and depressive disorders in France using data from the 2003 Ten-Year Health Survey. Method - The data analyzed pertain to 11,895 employed individuals. Depressive symptoms were measured using the CES-D scale. Atypical employment was described by employment status (fixed-term or permanent contract, self-employment) and by experience with part-time work during one’s working life, distinguishing between involuntary and voluntary part-time work. Results - Women are more likely than men to hold atypical jobs, in terms of fixed-term contracts and part-time work. For both sexes, involuntary part-time work is associated with an increased frequency of depressive symptoms, whereas this is not the case for voluntary part-time work. Furthermore, having a fixed-term contract is associated with depressive symptoms in women. Discussion - This study demonstrates links between atypical employment and depressive symptoms. It also highlights the importance of distinguishing between involuntary and voluntary part-time work. However, the interpretation of these results is limited by the cross-sectional nature of the survey. (R.A.)