In areas of French law that are ambiguous, the French Supreme Court regularly issues rulings to specify the scope of an employer’s obligations, including in the context of harassment claims. French caselaw has set the rules...more
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France will host the Olympic Games from 26 July to 11 August 2024, and the Paralympic Games from 29 August to 8 September 2024. A number of foreign workers are expected to come to work in France during this period, and...more
In a series of decisions given on 13 September 2023, the French Supreme Court has overruled its previous case law regarding the paid leave entitlements of employees who are absent from work as a result of sickness, an...more
The French government is willing to support companies in their efforts to return to a “normal” activity. Consequently, regulations relating to partial activity have once again been adapted in order to facilitate a gradual...more
The current COVID-19 pandemic continues to raise many issues on employee privacy and how employers may balance processing their employees’ data with ensuring safety in the workplace. ...more
On 28 April 2020, the French Prime Minister issued the National plan for the end of the lockdown. Further to this announcement, the French Health Ministry published a national map reflecting the intensity of the COVID-19...more
On 3 May 2020, the French Labor Ministry published a “National protocol regarding the end of the lockdown for companies to ensure health and safety of the employees.” A follow-up report will be published on 7 May 2020 to...more
In response to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on French economic activity, specific measures for employees and companies have been taken to deal with the current situation. On 23 March 2020, an Emergency Act (law...more