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
In this case submitted to the Supreme Court (“Cour de cassation”), a State health insurance agency dismissed one of its employee for gross misconduct for having sent to some of her colleagues, through her professional email...more
Specific consultation in the event of restructuring: no obligation to consult the works council upstream on strategic orientations. Payment of an annual bonus provided for by collective agreements provisions: strict...more
The French Supreme Court has just provided very useful guidance for employers on how to secure a valid termination: when justifying a termination on grounds of economic difficulties, the employer can only consider the period...more
France is world-renowned for its protection of employees against adverse employer actions, particularly unilateral terminations. Like virtually all other countries outside the United States, France does not recognize at-will...more
With two decisions dated March 31 and April 15, 2016, the Employment Division of the French Supreme Court (“Cour de cassation”) clarified the legal framework applicable to trial periods. The Supreme Court explained how to...more