Human Resources

HR Alert (France): Update on Work-Related Illness & Injury Procedures

When a team member in France suffers a workplace accident or occupational illness, handling their potential dismissal or unfitness for work (inaptitude) is always a high-risk process. Recent rulings by the French High Court (Cour de Cassation) have reshaped the rules. Here is a clear, practical breakdown of what this means for daily HR operations.

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New Health & Safety obligation: implementation of the “prevention passport”

What is it? The prevention passport is a digital tool used to record the training certificates, diplomas and qualifications obtained by an employee or job seeker as part of training courses relating to health and safety at work (Labor Code, Art. L. 4141-5). It aims at facilitating the traceability of information between employers and workers

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & SOCIAL DIALOGUE: THE COURTS ISSUE A WARNING ABOUT CONSULTING THE WORKS COUNCIL (“CSE”) WHEN PLANNING TO IMPLEMENT AI IN THE WORKPLACE

In recent months, several rulings have been made recognizing to the “CSE” (social and economic committee), the right to consultation when artificial intelligence (AI) tools are implemented in the company. Although caution is still recommended at this stage, as these decisions could be overturned by a higher court, companies must nevertheless pay attention to this

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France: remote employees must receive meal vouchers on the same basis as on-site staff

Key takeaway In France, remote work cannot justify excluding employees from the meal vouchers distribution policy. If meal vouchers are granted to on-site employees in the absence of a company canteen, the same entitlement generally applies to teleworkers, including those working from home or in hybrid arrangements. Recent rulings from the French Supreme Court (October

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Professional assessments must be based on objective and relevant criteria

  The French High Court regularly reiterates that employee evaluation methods must be based on criteria that are precise, objective and relevant to the intended purpose. Evaluation of behavioural skills In a recent decision, it has applied this principle to the field of behavioural skills. Thus, the criteria of ”optimism”, “honesty” and ”common sense” were

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Smoke-free areas and smoking areas: changes to signage requirements in your facilities

As a reminder, smoking is prohibited in all enclosed and covered areas that are open to the public or constitute workplaces. The employer has an obligation to display visible signage reminding people of the smoking ban in the workplace. A ministerial decree issued at the end of July 2025 reinforced and extended the ban on

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