Employee Relations

Accessing Occupational Health Services in France

March 4, 2025May 13, 2025 Employee Relations, France, International, Leadership, Policies

Ensuring the health and safety of employees is a mandatory obligation for French employers. As such, the company must register with an occupational health provider as soon as the first ... Read more

How to Manage Employee Sickness Absence in France

February 10, 2025May 13, 2025 Employee Relations, France, International, Leadership, Policies

Managing employee sickness in France involves a specific procedure and certain compulsory payments, which we will explain and summarise in this article. Step One: The employee must tell their employer ... Read more

Is the Annual Performance Appraisal Mandatory in France?

February 3, 2025May 13, 2025 Employee Relations, France, International, Leadership, Policies

While French employment law does not require employers to evaluate their staff, many choose to assess their professional skills. This appraisal (entretien annuel) usually takes place annually, with outcomes often ... Read more

A Summary of the Employee Performance Dismissal Procedure in France

January 20, 2025May 13, 2025 Employee Relations, France, International, Leadership, Policies

In France, the dismissal procedure is not fully governed by specific legal requirements that are designed to protect employees’ rights. To ensure a dismissal is seen as valid under French ... Read more

French Employment: Collective Agreements

January 13, 2025May 13, 2025 Employee Relations, France, International, Leadership, Policies, Redundancy

In France, collective agreements (Conventions Collectives) refer to the labour rights rules applicable to a sector of work activity. What is a collective agreement? A collective agreement, or Convention Collective, ... Read more