Employee Relations

Preventing Workplace Bullying in France

March 11, 2024March 3, 2025 Employee Relations, France, International, Leadership, Policies

France is known to have some of the world’s strongest legal protections against bullying – whether physical, mental, or emotional – in the workplace. Key components of French anti-bulling legislation ... Read more

Size Matters: Employer Obligations for Companies with 1-49 Employees

February 19, 2024March 3, 2025 Employee Relations, France, International, Leadership, Policies

When it comes to employing people in France, 50 is the magic number. This is because companies with 50 or more employees must adhere to a raft of legal obligations ... Read more

CSE Elections in France

February 12, 2024March 3, 2025 Employee Relations, France, International, Leadership, Policies

The Comité Social et Économique (CSE) – or social and economic committee – is the employee representation body that must exist in companies with 11 or more employees. It is ... Read more

Settlement Agreements in France: an overview

January 15, 2024March 3, 2025 Employee Relations, France, International, Leadership, Policies, Redundancy

Sometimes, employment relationships simply don’t work for one or either party. When this is the case, a quick and amicable employee exit can offer the best solution. How such exits ... Read more

Occupational Health in France: role, recipients, and organisation

January 8, 2024March 3, 2025 Employee Relations, France, International, Leadership, Occupational Health, Policies, Wellbeing

In France, the Services de Prévention et de Santé au Travail (SPST) have specific responsibilities, which comply with the health and safety obligation provided for in the Labour Code. These ... Read more