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 world. Prevention is a core component of the legislation, but…
Employee Relations
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 of their employment contract. Often, the dispute will be related…
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 them navigate some of the key workplace differences they will…
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. Instead, they agree to work for a set number of…
Implementing Participation in Your French Company
Participation is a profit-sharing mechanism that allows employees to participate in the financial success of the company they work for. It is mandatory in French companies with 50 or more…
