Labor Law, Labor Court & Conciliation

On June 14, 2013, a law called “sécurisation de l’emploi » (securing employment) has been ratified by both French chambers. It features important new aspects of Labor practices related to labor disputes and in particular when Labor court (“Conseil de Prud’hommes”) is seized to settle such disputes. The 3 key pillars are: The Compensation Scale In … Read more

The French Mutually Agreed Contract Break-up

The French Mutually Agreed Contract Break-up (MACB). This is a follow-up of my article of August 18, 2018. Introduction Since 2008, this particular arrangement of French Labor laws allows a company or an employee to amicably end a permanent work contract. In particular: A MACB applies to permanent contracts (full-time or part-time) but not to … Read more

I’m leaving to create my own company: how to negotiate my exit

I’m leaving to create my own company Introduction The desire to win more independence, revenue, maneuver margin or creativity may push some of us to be entrepreneurs. This is no doubt one of the best professional way for accomplishment. Reasons to go down that route are numerous: The sentiment that you have seen and done … Read more

My company refuses to negotiate (part two)

My company refuses to negotiate (part two) This article is the second part of the one published under the same title. Brief recall of the situation. One day, your HR Manager summons you to tell you he let you go. You just don’t understand and you were certainly not expecting this. Reasons given are as … Read more