Subscribe to our newsletterMay 5, 2026Are you a British company struggling to navigate the complexities of managing HR in a global marketplace, especially when it…
A Guide to Contract of Employment Types in FranceMay 5, 2026As in the UK and other countries, French companies generally use two main contract of employment types: permanent and fixed-term.…
Understanding Annual Leave Accrual in FranceApril 14, 2026For international companies, establishing a successful French business presence requires a detailed understanding of the differences in employment legislation, culture…
French Employment: Preparing the Process for RedundancyApril 7, 2026Whatever the reason for making a French employee redundant, it must be both clear and rigorously defendable: for example, audited…
Workplace Bullying in France: Responding to a Formal ComplaintMarch 16, 2026France is known to have some of the strongest legal protections against workplace bullying in Europe, and perhaps even the…
Settlement Agreements in France: The TransactionMarch 9, 2026In France, a transaction is a settlement agreement used to end disputes between an employer and employee, following the termination…
Employment Policies and Staff Representation in France: Key Guidance for UK CompaniesFebruary 9, 2026Our team is privileged to work alongside diverse international companies who want to establish a French presence. This involves helping…
Working Time in France: A Summary of “Forfait-Jours”February 2, 2026In France, a forfait-jours agreement allows certain employees to deviate from the legal working time of 35 hours per week. …
Implementing Participation in Your French CompanyJanuary 12, 2026Participation is a profit-sharing mechanism that allows employees to participate in the financial success of the company they work for. …
A Guide to Employee Disciplinary Sanctions in FranceJanuary 5, 2026In France, employee disciplinary sanctions are governed by a detailed legal procedure, an appropriate alternative provided for in the company’s…