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Are you a British company struggling to navigate the complexities of managing HR in a global marketplace, especially when it…
The Life of a French Employment Contract
(Note: this information builds upon our previous summary of key French employment contract details, which can be viewed here). In…
Key Contract of Employment Details in France
Although the contract of employment is a document every company (and every employee) understands, specific terms vary by country. This…
A Guide to Contract of Employment Types in France
As 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 France
For 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 Redundancy
Whatever 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 Complaint
France is known to have some of the strongest legal protections against workplace bullying in Europe, and perhaps even the…
Settlement Agreements in France: The Transaction
In 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 Companies
Our 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”
In France, a forfait-jours agreement allows certain employees to deviate from the legal working time of 35 hours per week. …