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The SEC may obtain the suspension of the introduction of AI tools in the company if it has not been consulted in due time

The Nanterre Judicial Court reminds that the introduction of new technologies in the company requires prior consultation with the Social and Economic Committee (SEC), in accordance with Article L. 2312-8 of the French Labor Code. Facts: In this case, the employer had initiated the experimentation of several artificial intelligence (AI)…

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Securing the end of employment relations: a myRHline webinar presented by Philippe Cazello

Our partner Philippe Cazello presented the first episode of a new webinar series with myRHline dedicated to practical advice from a legal perspective. In this first episode, Philippe discusses ways to secure the end of employment relationships: how to plan and implement non-compete clauses and what pitfalls to avoid? He…

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A settlement indemnity paid upon termination of the employment contract, but intended to compensate for moral and professional damages, may be completely exempt from social security contributions.

In a decision dated January 30, 2025, the Court of Cassation recalled that settlement indemnities paid in the context of a dismissal are not systematically subject to social security contributions. Background: A dismissed employee had entered into a settlement with his employer, which had paid him compensation for moral and…

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Artificial Intelligence and Human Resources: intervention by Philippe Cazello at the myRHline webinar

myRHline conducted a study of more than 400 French companies on the adoption of artificial intelligence in Human Resources, highlighting the current and future uses of this technology for companies, and their level of maturity. Our partner Philippe Cazello participated, alongside Christophe PATTE, Editorial Director of myRHline.com, Emeric Kubiak…

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An undeclared benefit in kind can characterize the offense of undeclared work

In this case, an employee had benefited from free housing provided on the premises of his employer. After being dismissed, he filed claims with a Labour Court to challenge the termination of his employment contract and to seek various compensations, including compensation for undeclared work, due to the due to…

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Sums granted to the employee in case of nullification of the dismissal due to a breach of the protection of maternity

An employee benefits from an absolute protection against dismissal during her maternity leave and of a relative protection for six weeks before and ten weeks after. If the employer dismisses the employee during these protected periods (without, for the period of relative protection demonstrating a gross misconduct or the impossibility…

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Upcoming Requirement to consult with the Social and Economic Committee (SEC) on sustainability issues

As of January 1st, 2025, certain large companies and groups will be required to publish and certify information on sustainability issues, in accordance with Directive No. 2022/2464 of December 14, 2022, known as the CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive), transposed by Ordinance No. 2023-1142 of December 6, 2023, clarified by…

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Damages for the loss of chance to vest free shares in case of dismissal without cause

In case of dismissal without cause, the employee who was granted free shares which got forfeited due to his termination can claim to be compensated for the loss of chance to make profit in relation to the definitive acquisition of these shares if he had not been dismissed. Damages for…