Recent news
Latest items of recent news relevant to France as reported in our fortnightly newswire ‘Dernières nouvelles’.
France: New whistleblowing law
The law to improve the protection of whistleblowers has just come into force …
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France: Fuel discounts to reduce burden of rising motoring costs
Between now and the end of October 2022, the government’s “fuel discount” will be 30 cents (US$0 …
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France: Certain benefits-in-kind are given a notional value for tax and social security purposes.
The 2022 values for free (or nominal cost) housing benefit is subject to an assumed value ranging from €72 …
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France: What work-related expenses may not be reimbursed on a flat-rate basis?
There are rigid rules under French law concerning the handling of “professional fees” (i …
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France: Reimbursement of commuting expenses
International employers are reminded that they must reimburse 50% of commuting costs by public transport or public bicycle rental …
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France: Dismissal of a sick employee
It is often assumed that it is not lawful to dismiss someone on sick leave – but is that true? Although sickness itself does not constitute a legitimate reason for dismissal, it does not necessarily mean that it is impossible to dismiss someone on sick leave …
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France: Financial aid to employers who recruit apprentices
Employers have until the end of the year to benefit from a financial incentive to hire apprentices …
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France: Minimum monthly salary increased by 2.01%, effective August 2022
Minimum wage clicks forwards by 2 …
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France: Government ends all COVID-19 travel restrictions and tests
The French government has lifted its COVID-19 travel restrictions …
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France: Supreme Court confirms validity of ceiling amount for unfair dismissal damages
Ongoing uncertainty about Macron Scale has finally been removed by the Supreme Court (Cour de Cassation) …
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France: Only a quarter of employees expect a pay rise this year (2022)
A survey recently conducted by ADP has found that French employees have relatively low expectations of a pay rise this year …
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France: Stellantis reinforces its commitment to equality between women and men
The Automotive Group Stellantis has renewed its agreement on the treatment and promotion of women …
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France: Labour shortages continue to grow
Labour shortages continue to grow as the economic bounce-back sustained in many sectors …
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France: Amazon France – only one trade union signs the agreement on a wage increase
Amazon to implement 3 …
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