Leadership

Healthcare and Mandatory Health Insurance in France: explained

October 12, 2023March 3, 2025 Employee Relations, France, International, Leadership, Policies, Recruitment

Understanding the French healthcare system is crucial for employers, as there are certain legal obligations that they must fulfil. One such obligation is the provision of mandatory health insurance for ... Read more

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

What Happens When a French Employee Takes Sick Leave?

September 18, 2023March 3, 2025 France, International, Leadership, Policies, Wellbeing

First, it is important to note that managing sickness absence in France differs from the UK in the following key areas: Reporting sickness absence in France There are several steps ... 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