The Importance of Mandatory Health Insurance in France
We recently published an article about French mandatory health benefits, and why British business owners should be aware of them if they wish to establish a successful presence in France.…
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How are Employees Represented in a French Workplace?
Employee representation is taken seriously in France, with representatives playing an important role in the outcome of significant business issues. However, small companies (those with fewer than 11 employees) do…
Employment in France: Running the Social and Economic Committee
Under French law, companies employing 11 or more staff must have a Comité Social et Économique (Social and Economic Committee) or CSE. The main purpose of the CSE is to…
A Summary of Parental Leave in France
In France, parental leave – or congé parental d’éducation – may follow the birth or adoption of a child under 16. This leave allows eligible parents to focus on raising…
Conventions Collectives: What Rules Apply to French Companies?
A convention collective is a written agreement that governs individual and collective employment relationships in France. The agreement also directs working conditions, social guarantees, and benefits applicable in a given…
