Human Resources

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

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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”

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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

employees, Human Resources, Law, Travail, Uncategorized / 2 minutes of reading

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

employees, Human Resources, Law, Payroll, Remuneration, Travail, Travel, Uncategorized / 2 minutes of reading

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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Spotlight on the new supplementary birth leave

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The Social Security Financing Act for 2026 has created a new leave, in addition to maternity, paternity or adoption leaves: the supplementary birth leave (i.e.: “congé supplémentaire de naissance” in French). Effective July 1st, 2026, this leave aims at better supporting families by promoting the proper development of the child in his or her first

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Sunday work – Prohibition on working more than 6 days per week

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Employees whose companies benefit from an exemption from Sunday rest remain subject to the prohibition on working more than 6 days per week (Article L. 3132-1 of the French Labour Code). The question arose as to whether this prohibition concerned the ‘calendar week beginning on Monday at 0 o’clock in the morning and ending on

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Professional assessments must be based on objective and relevant criteria

Human Resources, Law, Travail / 1 minute of reading

  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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Paid vacation leave must be included in the calculation of overtime

employees, Financial measures, goverment, Human Resources, Law, Remuneration, Travail / 1 minute of reading

  The French High Court of Justice made another reversal in its case law on September 10th, 2025. Until now, the French High Court (Court of Cassation) considered that paid leave was not equivalent to actual working time and therefore did not have to be taken into account when calculating the threshold for triggering overtime.

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Sickness during paid vacation leave: new rule

employees, Financial measures, goverment, Human Resources, Law, Travail / 2 minutes of reading

    Following a formal warning notified by the European Commission to France, the French High Court of Justice made a reversal in its case law on September 10th, 2025. Until now, the French High Court (Court of Cassation) applied the rule of the first event giving rise to absence: if sick leave occurred during

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

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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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