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Paid Leave: French Law Will Finally Comply With European Law

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French law is at odds with European law on several points concerning paid leave. The French Labor Code stipulates that paid leave entitlements are calculated based on actual time worked.

As a result, an employee who is sick does not, except in exceptional circumstances, acquire days of paid leave during their absence from work. This provision is contrary to European law.

On September 13, 2023, the French Supreme Court (Cour de Cassation) finally put an end to this contradiction by ruling that, during sick leave, employees acquire paid vacation days, regardless of the duration of their absence. Read more.

Working From Home in France After COVID-19

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The current COVID-19 crisis has had consequences on employment conditions in France. Before the pandemic, working from the company’s premises was the rule, while working from a home office was the exception.

Over the last few years, there has been an emerging trend in favor of home offices, facilitated in particular by transportation strikes, the need to save on office rents, and other factors. The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated this process. Overnight, most employees have had to work from home, and companies had no choice but to adapt quickly to this situation.

Once operations return to normal, companies willing to implement or permanently facilitate remote working will have to comply with the following rules: Read more.