Explore Employment Law Resources from more than 40 Countries Worldwide

L&E Global’s Employment Law Overviews 2019-2020 Global Edition

Apr
03
2019

PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS TO COMPLEX CHALLENGES

Even in the era of far-reaching international trade agreements and regional economic and political partnerships, the majority of laws and regulations governing the workplace are still determined by the individual countries where employees work.

Spanning 6 continents, L&E Global’s member firms are ideally situated to provide clients with pragmatic, commercial advice necessary to achieve their objectives. Our members work closely with corporate, legal, human resources departments and corporate executives across a variety of sectors and industries to address the strategic and tactical issues that arise in the workplace.

Discover the most important labour and employment rules, regulations and best practices specific to each jurisdiction, conveniently together in one place.

Dec
21
2016

Entering into New Collective Agreements will now be Easier in France

Act of Parliament known as the “loi Travail” – new arrangements for conventions de forfait en jours In principle, working hours in France are recorded on a weekly basis, in hours.  Unlike many other countries though, arrangements known as conventions de forfait are possible, i.e. lump-sum remuneration agreements, designed to cover X number of days or […]

Nov
30
2016

France Adopts new Dispositions on Whistleblowers and Class Actions

Whistleblowers On November 8, 2016, the French Parliament passed a law reinforcing the whistleblower’s status. In so doing, France finally caught up with other European countries. Definitions The law defines the whistleblower as an individual (1) who selflessly and in good faith (2) reveals or reports (3): a crime or an offense (i) ; a […]

Oct
31
2016

Extended Employment Contractual Notice Period Clauses

Background Currently, there is a trend amongst corporations utilizing extended employment contractual notice period clauses as a strategy to retain key employees. Extended notice periods are gaining popularity in all parts of the globe including Switzerland, South Africa, India and Hong Kong. Where talent is limited and the market is competitive, specifically executives and industry […]

Sep
30
2016

In France, the cost of living may justify unequal treatment within a company

Pursuant to a recent decision by the French Supreme Court, the cost of living is now among the factors justifying a difference in the remuneration of employees in a given company in France. Principle of “equal work, equal pay” In France, the principle of “equal work, equal pay” is an expression of the longstanding notion […]

Aug
24
2016

Lessons from Recent Reforms to French Labour Law

The El Khomri Law (“loi Travail”), published on 8 August 2016, contains the most recent reforms to French labour law. The law, introduced by Labour Minister Myriam El Khomri in February 2016, was subject to extensive debate, both within society and before both houses of the French parliament. France has not been isolated in such […]

Jul
07
2016

A Slap in the Face in the Workplace: Implications for Employers and Employees

French employment law requires proportionality in implementing disciplinary measures. In other words, the employer must take into account not only the reproached facts, but the context in which the misconduct was committed, before enacting a sanction. The circumstances will determine the degree of the employee’s fault/liability. The judge has the power to annul disciplinary measures […]