Course code: ELF - call 0845 071 2801
Overview
Course duration: 1 day.
If your organisation has operations in France then you must ensure that you have an appreciation of key employment issues as well as reliable information on employment conditions, policies and procedures. Led by leading law firm Eversheds, this interactive seminar provides an overview of the French employment law scene and highlights how the legal system differs from the UK.
What will I learn?
by the end of this course you will be able to:
• Gain an understanding of employment law and practice in France
• Compare rights and responsibilities of French and UK employees and assess the impact on your recruitment and staff transfer policies
• Gain access to country-specific HR expertise combined with excellent networking opportunities
• Acquire the knowledge and skills to deal effectively with international employment law issues
What will it cover?
• The French legal system: key differences
• Hiring employees in France – what are the key issues to consider?
• Key recruitment tips: the use of personal questions, references, notice periods
• The difference between ordinary employees and executives
• End of the CNE and the new type of employment contract
• Working time
• Dealing with discrimination
• Discipline, grievances and dismissals
• Employment tribunals and the courts
• Future developments in labour law: Re-codification of the labour code; changes to working time; anti-corruption law; new type of employment contract
• Concerns for employers