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Collective bargaining agreement: what are we talking about?
Among the innovations brought about by the so-called Labor Ordinances, the possibility of setting up a collective bargaining agreement is of concern to company managers and human resources departments. I am therefore writing this article with the aim of providing...
Intra-group transfers facilitated
Tripartite agreements organizing employee transfers between two companies of the same group provide for both the termination of the employment contract with the first company and the continuation of contractual relations with the second. However, their legal validity...
Transfer of criminal liability during a merger-absorption
In a decision dated November 25, 2020, the Criminal Division of the French Supreme Court (Cour de cassation) made a particularly remarkable reversal of case law concerning the criminal liability of the absorbing company in the event of a merger-takeover. It thus...
Transfer of employment contracts in the context of a restructuring
The transfer of employment contracts is one of the central issues in corporate mergers and acquisitions. In addition to the above, the company has a number of other business activities that are of particular importance to the company's management, such as the sale of...
The implementation of video surveillance cameras in the workplace
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) issued a ruling on October 17, 2019 authorizing the use of video surveillance devices of employees without having informed them beforehand. However, it limits this type of recourse to the existence of reasonable suspicion of...
The company rules and regulations
The company rules and regulations are a unilateral regulatory act of private law (n°87-42.396), issued by the employer, which applies to all employees of the company, whether they were hired before or after its entry into force. 1/ Companies subject to the obligation...
In general, the articles written on the Social Law Blog do not claim to offer a detailed legal analysis. They also do not aim to provide exhaustive coverage of the topics discussed. However, the articles go beyond simple descriptions or popularization of current events or legal themes, and the legal interpretations and explanations provided are precise and accurate. Furthermore, the legal author consistently seeks to highlight the connection between labor law and the life of companies, enabling human resources managers, HR directors, and business owners to adapt their practices or anticipate certain risks. Lastly, this blog does not express political opinions. Any critiques expressed occasionally are the author’s personal views and do not have any political or advocacy objectives.