ILLICIT EVIDENCE: Clarifications on the regime of evidence admissibility. The production by the employer of images from a video surveillance device in the context of a legal dispute must be fair. In other words, the employee must have been informed in advance and personally of the implementation of such a device. However, the French Supreme Court […]
It is forbidden to waive the dismissal rules in advance. The Labor Code provides that in the event of non-execution by the employee of the notice, the employer is required to pay compensation only when he has unilaterally decided to exempt the employee from performing his work or when this non-performance is attributable to him. […]
Foreword By Editor, Andrew Chilvers Speaking Out: What impact will the EU whistleblowing law have on business transparency? In the past few years, demands have been growing around the world for more accountability by businesses and governments – particularly since the start of the Covid-19 crisis. Indeed, the global pandemic has heightened issues around whistleblowing […]
As mentioned by the WHO, “the development and rapid deployment of vaccines against Covid-19 represents a fundamental step towards ending the pandemic, protecting health systems and helping to restore global economies”. As of June 29th, 2021 more than 50% of people in France had received a first shot of the vaccine and more than 30% […]
With or without vaccination, working post-Covid should be different. Employers and employees have experienced telework, which should change how work is carried out. Even if socialisation is still necessary to belong to a community, the pandemic will have a long-term implication on business. Paris is a good example. According to a study requested by Mastercard, […]
Figures shared by the WHO show that most European countries are in the same situation regarding the vaccine roll-out. They also show that only 10% of the global population has been vaccinated so far. This means that travel will only be possible again in certain countries and most will still have restrictions in place. This […]
Foreword by Andrew Chilvers For ambitious companies eager to expand into overseas markets, often the conventional route of organic business development is simply not fast enough. The other option to invest in or buy a business outright is far quicker but often fraught with unforeseen dangers. And even the biggest, most experienced players can get […]
Lionel Paraire of Galion participates in IBA Webinar Covid-19 has catapulted us into the future
Lionel Paraire discusses with the IBA Employment and Industrial Relations Law Committee about Covid-19 and how it has catapulted us into the future. WATCH HERE
If the Labor code does not impose on an employer to conduct an internal investigation when an employee reports to them the existence of a risk situation (discrimination, psychological or sexual harassment, gender-based wrongdoings, etc.) the circumstances often compel them to do so, all the more since a decision recently rendered by the French Supreme […]
PHYSICAL INCAPACITY: Details relating to receiving one’s salary a month after the occupational doctor has given their opinion. Article L. 1226-4 §1 of the Labor code provides that “when, on expiry of a one-month period starting on the date of the medical examination of pre-return to work, the employee who is declared incapable of working is […]
Foreward by Andrew Chilvers The coronavirus pandemic has caused governments across the world to take measures that impact the movement of people rarely if ever, seen in peacetime before. Understandably, this has adversely affected businesses and created a host of employment law issues in every country. When the first case of coronavirus – or COVID-19 […]
Dear Clients, Dear Partners, Dear Colleagues, Dear Friends, In order to deal with the unprecedented situation created by the spread of the Covid-19, Galion has decided to close its office until further notice, as a preventive measure to safeguard public health. We will continue to support the needs of our clients and partners through remote working, and […]
