In France, all forms of employee absence must be justified and/or supported with official proof, which must usually be provided within 48 hours.  Unjustified absences will lead to disciplinary action, ... Read more

Note: this article builds on our previous explanations of key employment contract terms in France, to provide a more in-depth overview for UK and international companies. Here, we will explain ... Read more

We often write about contracts of employment in France because they are a frequent source of confusion for UK and international businesses.  This article builds upon our previous summaries of ... Read more

We have written extensively about how French employers must plan and execute economic dismissals (licenciements économiques), or redundancies, without falling foul of the precise and highly complex legal structures in ... Read more

For many UK and international companies, establishing a business presence in France involves navigating a range of employment differences.  While it can feel tempting to issue blanket company policies across ... Read more