Subscribe to our newsletterApril 14, 2026Are you a British company struggling to navigate the complexities of managing HR in a global marketplace, especially when it…
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…
Managing Unauthorised Absence in Your French CompanyDecember 8, 2025French employers may apply sanctions to staff who take unauthorised absence. Such absence can take a variety of forms, including:…