Uncategorized

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

employees, Human Resources, Travail, Uncategorized / 6 minutes of reading

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 […]

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

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

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

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

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

Spotlight on the new supplementary birth leave

employees, Human Resources, Law, Travail, Uncategorized / 3 minutes of reading

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

Spotlight on the new supplementary birth leave Continue Reading »

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Single Document of Occupational Risks Assessment – New update Obligations and Heatwave Risk Prevention

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

Single Document of Occupational Risks Assessment – New update Obligations and Heatwave Risk Prevention Effective July 1, 2025 Dear Clients, In response to the increasing frequency of intense heatwaves and pursuant to Decree No. 2025-482 dated May 27, 2025, employers are now required to include heat-related risks in the Single Document of Occupational Risk Assessment (“DUERP”).

Single Document of Occupational Risks Assessment – New update Obligations and Heatwave Risk Prevention Continue Reading »

What to remember in September?

Uncategorized / 2 minutes of reading

• From September 1st, 2022 1. Companies counting 50 employees or more should complete their Internal Regulations to include the existence of the whistleblower protection scheme put in place. Whistleblowers will benefit from reinforced protection of their entourage, a more flexible procedure, authorization to issue internal, external, or public alerts, and a reinforced protective regime.

What to remember in September? Continue Reading »

Health pass update : transformation into a vaccination pass

Uncategorized / 2 minutes of reading

The law of January 22nd, 2022 transforms the health pass into a vaccination pass on January 24th, 2022, for everyday activities (restaurants, cinemas, etc.), expands the possibilities of control and reinforces the penalties in the event of pass fraud. The health pass transformed into a vaccination pass The health pass, introduced by law in  May 

Health pass update : transformation into a vaccination pass Continue Reading »

Covid-19: the health protocol applicable to companies has been updated on November 29th, 2021

Uncategorized / 4 minutes of reading

To cope with the 5th wave of covid-19 and to limit the risk of employee exposure to Covid-19, the French government updated the companies’ health protocol on November 29th, 2021 and December 8th, 2021. The main changes concern the strengthening of preventive measures and the wearing of masks, the rules for collective catering, ventilation of

Covid-19: the health protocol applicable to companies has been updated on November 29th, 2021 Continue Reading »

Scroll to Top