Compensation in lieu of notice: rights of employees in the event of unjustified dismissal

Labour law, Non classifié(e)

Estimated reading time (in minutes) In cases where an employee is wrongfully terminated without notice, even if he was on sick leave at the time of termination, he is entitled to compensation in lieu of notice. This means that they should receive compensation for...

The principle of equal treatment: contextual application and limits

Labour law

Estimated reading time (in minutes) Equality at company level: The assessment of equal treatment regarding a specific benefit is determined at company level. In a case involving employees of a company within a group, they claimed the same benefit for the maintenance...

Balancing Rights and Responsibilities: Limits to Employee Freedom of Expression

Labour law

Estimated reading time (in minutes) Communication at work Although the employee has the freedom of expression and the right to criticize within the framework of the company, there are limits that should not be exceeded  in terms of  content and form. Freedom of...

Termination and transfer of employment contracts of protected employees

Labour law

Estimated reading time (in minutes) A ministerial circular Orientations & Contrôle has been published to give a complete overview of the methods of instruction and control of requests for authorization to terminate or transfer the employment contract of protected...

Can a simple job offer impose obligations on the employer?

Labour law

Estimated reading time (in minutes) On July 11, 2012 , the Court of Cassation issued an important judgment outlining the legal implications of a job offer. According to the court, a simple offer of employment can impose obligations on the employer. This means that a...

Comparative study of the French and German social protection systems

Labour law, Other

Estimated reading time (in minutes) Social protection Contrasts Simplicity and readability are the key words of the systems offered by Germany, France’s main trading partner across the  Rhine  . Comparison of social protection systems: France and Germany: –...