Employee Relations

What Are the Legal Grounds for Redundancy in France?

October 9, 2023March 3, 2025 Employee Relations, France, International, Leadership, Policies, Recruitment

In the event of major business change, employers may consider cutting costs through planned staff redundancies. However, redundancies are less common in France than the UK. This is for the ... Read more

Professional Development in France: Employer Obligations

September 11, 2023March 3, 2025 Employee Relations, France, Home Working, International, Leadership, Policies

New employers take note: in France, there is a cultural expectation that professional development should be available to each and every employee. In fact, according to the Labour Code, certain ... Read more

Work Accidents in France: What Are the Different Obligations?

August 14, 2023March 3, 2025 Employee Relations, France, International, Leadership, Policies, Wellbeing

If you’re not familiar with health and safety regulations in France, you may be surprised to learn that French companies are obliged to pay a social contribution governed by the ... Read more

Fixed-Term Contracts in France

August 7, 2023March 3, 2025 Employee Relations, France, International, Leadership, Policies, Recruitment

It is fair to say that fixed-term contracts are viewed differently in the UK and France. In the UK, fixed-term contracts can be issued as and when required. The contracts ... Read more

I’m starting an SME in France. What are my HR obligations?

July 17, 2023March 3, 2025 Employee Relations, France, International, Leadership, Policies

UK employers who want to expand their operations into France can find it hard to navigate the issue of employing people in two very different countries. However, learning the fundamentals ... Read more