Employment Law in France. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, remote working has become a common practice. However, when it comes to working remotely from abroad, legal complexities arise. A recent judgment by the Paris labor court ... Read more about Remote Working from Abroad without Authorization: Grounds for Dismissal for Gross Misconduct
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Harmful intent in poaching of employees under French employment law: proven gross negligence
Employment law in France - Cass. soc. 26-6-2024 no. 22-10.709 F-D, Sté Wavestone c/ W. The poaching of employees by a recruiter for the benefit of a third party company constitutes gross misconduct where there is intent to harm. This is ... Read more about Harmful intent in poaching of employees under French employment law: proven gross negligence
Obligation of Loyalty for Company Executives when Resigning from Employment
In a recent ruling, the Commercial Division of the French Court of Cassation reaffirmed the obligation of loyalty incumbent upon company executives during the resignation process from their salaried positions. Case Overview The ... Read more about Obligation of Loyalty for Company Executives when Resigning from Employment
Health Pass in France – Labour law
The law establishing the French Health Pass and the vaccination obligation has been adopted on July 25th, 2021. We are now waiting for the decision of the Constitutional Council that will be rendered on August 5th 2021, which is a ... Read more about Health Pass in France – Labour law
Collective dismissal in France
French Labour Law. In the event of collective dismissal of employees for economic reasons, in certain circumstances it is necessary for the employer to prepare and present a social plan (PSE in French) to its employees, trade unions and ... Read more about Collective dismissal in France
The consequences of Brexit on employment law in France
Impacts of the Brexit on employment law matters should be anticipated. On December 24, 2020, a trade and cooperation agreement was reached with the United Kingdom. January 1, 2021 marked the end of the transition period (from February 1 ... Read more about The consequences of Brexit on employment law in France
Economic dismissal reasons – French law
Collective redundancies. Any dismissal for economic reasons must be justified by a real and serious cause. The economic motive is defined by the Labor Code as a reason not inherent to the employee's person, resulting from a deletion or ... Read more about Economic dismissal reasons – French law
Posting of employees to France – Labor law in France
Companies that have their corporate headquarters in Europe can post employees to France on temporary secondment in accordance with articles L. 1261-1 ff. and R. 1263-1 ff. of the Code du Travail (French labor code). The new and stricter ... Read more about Posting of employees to France – Labor law in France