Labor Law
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Discover all the latest in temporary employment labor law: evolution of the labor code, hiring, compensation, and much more.Discover all the latest in temporary employment labor law: evolution of the labor code, hiring, compensation, and much more.
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Labor Law
SMIC 2026 : Net, Gross, Monthly and Annual Amounts
03 April 2026 · 7 min reading time
The SMIC, or Salaire Minimum Interprofessionnel de Croissance, is the legal benchmark in France, setting the minimum level of pay an employee must receive. Expressed as a gross SMIC, a net SMIC, and an hourly rate, it determines not only the amount shown
Labor Law
How seniority works in a permanent contract ?
03 April 2026 · 4 min reading time
Seniority in a permanent contract (CDI) is an important reference point in the employment relationship. It can have concrete effects on notice periods, eligibility for severance pay, access to certain benefits provided by collective agreements, or the pay
Labor Law
Everything you need to know about the student fixed-term contract
02 April 2026 · 4 min reading time
When you’re a student, working alongside your studies is often an obvious choice. To pay rent, cover everyday expenses, or simply gain experience, many students turn to a student job. And among the terms that often come up is “student fixed-term contract”
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How much does an employee earning minimum wage cost?
01 April 2026 · 2 min reading time
Knowing how much an employee paid the French minimum wage (SMIC) really costs is crucial for any company. The term “loaded SMIC” is not limited to the gross salary; it also encompasses all the SMIC-related employer contributions that are added on, thus gi
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Signed a CDI: can you still back out?
27 March 2026 · 5 min reading time
Signing a permanent contract, or CDI, and then wanting to withdraw is more common than people might think. A better opportunity, doubts about the role, working hours that ultimately prove incompatible, or a gap between what was promised during the recruit
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Non-compete clause: validity, case law and application
27 March 2026 · 4 min reading time
The non-compete clause often raises questions when signing an employment contract or leaving a company. Can it really prevent an employee from joining a competitor, starting their own business, or continuing to work in the same sector? In practice, everyt
Labor Law
Meal vouchers and temporary work: the conditions
19 March 2026 · 4 min reading time
Meal vouchers for temporary workers are one of the topics that often come up when starting an assignment. Many temporary employees wonder whether they are entitled to them, who decides whether they are granted, and why the answer can seem to change from o
Labor Law
Forfait jours for executives how it works, number of working days, and rules in 2026
13 March 2026 · 4 min reading time
The forfait jours system is now widely used in some companies to organize the working time of employees who have a high degree of autonomy in carrying out their duties. Governed by the French Labour Code, the forfait jours system is subject to specific ru
Labor Law
How to calculate mutual termination compensation in 2026?
12 March 2026 · 4 min reading time
A mutual termination agreement is now one of the most commonly used ways of ending an employment contract in France. It allows an employee and their employer to terminate an open-ended employment contract by mutual consent, within a specific legal framewo
Labor Law
Therapeutic part-time work conditions in 2026
05 March 2026 · 4 min reading time
Returning to work after an illness or an accident is not always possible on a full-time basis. Therapeutic part-time work, also known as part-time therapeutic leave, allows employees to gradually return to their professional activity while continuing to r
Labor Law
Minimum Wage and Part-Time Work: What You Need to Know in 2025
02 March 2026 · 4 min reading time
The law guarantees a minimum hourly rate for mall hours worked. But between actual hours, additional hours, and collectively bargained minimums that may be higher, calculating part-time pay at the minimum wage level can quickly become complex. This articl
Labor Law
Wage Garnishment: Definition, Statutory Scale and Procedure
20 February 2026 · 5 min reading time
Wage garnishment is a procedure that may affect any employee facing an unpaid debt. When implemented, part of the employee’s remuneration is deducted each month in order to repay the amounts owed, within a framework strictly defined by law.
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