Minimum Wage Updates

Labour law

Estimated reading time (in minutes) Impact of the increase in the minimum wage on salaries and wages On July 1, 2012, the French minimum wage ( SMIC ) saw a notable increase from 9.22 euros to 9.40 euros, an increase of 1.95%. This adjustment has significant...

Preservation of seniority

Labour law

Estimated reading time (in minutes) When an employee of a private entity experiences a takeover by a public entity, it is crucial to understand their rights, particularly regarding the preservation of seniority . In this article, we will delve deeper into the legal...

Early retirement at age 60 (decree of July 3, 2012)

Labour law

Estimated reading time (in minutes) The decree published in the Official Journal of July 3, 2012 partially restores retirement at sixty. Indeed with this decree, retirement will therefore be possible from the age of 60 for employees who started at 18 and have their...

Rights and obligations of employees

Labour law

Estimated reading time (in minutes) The reversal case regarding paid leave  highlights  the importance of employees’ rights and the obligation of employers to facilitate the exercise of these rights. In this article, we will delve deeper into the implications of...

Carryover of annual leave: what are your rights?

Labour law

Estimated reading time (in minutes) Article 7 § 1 of Directive 2003/88/EC plays a crucial role in determining workers’ rights regarding the postponement of annual leave in the event of overlap with sick leave. In this article, we will explore the interpretation...

Employer liability

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Estimated reading time (in minutes) Hiring foreign workers without the  required work  permits can result in serious financial penalties for employers. The French Office for Immigration and Integration (OFFI) imposes a special contribution on employers who...