Is a mutually agreed termination proposed during a sick leave period necessarily discriminatory? Mr. [A] was hired as a general-purpose operator assistant on November 9, 2015, by Phen’x Technologies. The employee was on sick leave from May 29 to June 15, 2018, and then from July 2 to December 21, 2018. He was terminated on November 29, 2018, due to his
Sick Leave: A New Framework Effective September 1, 2026 Effective September 1, 2026, the duration of prescribed sick leave will be capped at 31 days for an initial prescription and 62 days for an extension. Effective September 1, 2026, the duration of prescribed sick leave will be capped at 31 days for an initial prescription and 62 days for an extension.
Occupational Health: Why Preventing Psychosocial Risks Is No Longer an Option The Malakoff Humanis 2026 Absenteeism Study, based on data from 3.8 million employees, more than 300,000 cases of long-term sick leave, and an Ifop survey of 3,000 employees, 400 executives, and 200 doctors, presents an unambiguous finding: absenteeism is no longer a cyclical phenomenon; it has become structural. Nearly one
Can compensation for wrongful and unfair termination still be combined? Mr. [N] was hired as director of operations by Cizeron Bio. On May 7, 2020, the employee was terminated. At that time, the employee had less than two years of service. On October 21, 2021, he filed various claims with the labor court regarding the performance and termination of his employment
90 Years of Paid Vacation: Vacations Were Simpler in 1936 On June 20, 1936, France introduced the first paid vacation leave. At the time, the issue was relatively simple: to allow employees to go on vacation while continuing to receive their pay. Ninety years later, the principle remains the same. But the legal framework has become considerably more complex. For
Workplace bullying: Court of Cassation (Labor Division), May 28, 2026, No. 24-22.754, Published in the Bulletin. In a ruling dated May 28, the Court of Cassation recognized workplace sexual harassment An employee may thus claim harassment even if she is not directly or personally targeted by the disputed conduct. In this case, a female employee working as a team member at
The Law or the Algorithm? An Unprecedented Showdown Between AI and Labor Law As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly prevalent in the day-to-day operations of businesses, it is upending traditional frameworks in labor law and digital law. The integration of AI, recently regulated by the European AI Act, raises new legal challenges that call for dialogue between specialists in both fields.
Three recent decisions to incorporate into HR practices immediately In recent weeks, several rulings by the Court of Cassation have reinforced the requirements placed on employers regarding evidence, procedural formalities, and the safeguarding of HR decisions. Behind these rulings lies a single message: judges now expect companies to provide a much more structured demonstration of their case, particularly on sensitive
For several months now, HR departments have been preparing for the entry into force of European Directive (EU) 2023/970 on pay transparency. Reporting pay gaps, new disclosure requirements, and the reversal of the burden of proof: all eyes are on the upcoming French transposition law and the 2026–2027 deadlines. But in practice, many companies are looking at the wrong deadline. Because
Can an apprentice immediately terminate their apprenticeship contract in the event of serious breaches by the employer? On January 21, 2026, the Court of Cassation received a request for an advisory opinion filed on January 7, 2026, by the Versailles Court of Appeal in a case between Immobilière des musiciens and Ms. [R]. The request is worded as follows: “Can an