No. 68 – August 2014 Internal regulations: complying with alcohol testing provisions.An employee was dismissed for gross misconduct following alcohol testing which proved positive. Said employee challenged their dismissal on the grounds that their employer failed to comply with the provisions of the internal regulations during the testing. In light of these provisions, the Court […]
International Referral, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Jean-Guillaume Monin of CMS Bureau Francis Lefebvre Lyon. Jean-Guillaume has joined IR as our exclusive IP – Litigation member in France. Jean-Guillaume MONIN is a partner in the IP/ IT Competition and Distribution Law Department of the French CMS Office, devoted to both […]
International Referral, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Patrick Maupard of Maupard Fiduciaire. Patrick has joined IR as our exclusive Foreign Investment member in France. Patrick is the founding partner of Maupard Fiduciaire. He is a chartered accountant with a doctorate in International Commerce and over 30 years of experience. […]
Starting a business in France is different to starting one in other countries in Europe. In other European countries, incorporation is immediate, however, in France this process takes time because of French administrative formalities. During this period you can still work for your clients as a ‘company in formation’ and spend money for the company. […]
In the US, or in the UK, setting up a corporate bank account is usually quick and easy. In France it is not unusual for the procedure to last a few months, so knowing what to expect, and what to do, is essential. A bank account is vital for any company, and in France it […]
Each month, Galion delivers a newsletter to you that presents in a simple, clear and succinct manner, the latest developments in labour and employment law – an essential source of information to keep up-to-date with leading current topics and events. Log Book No. 67 – July 2014 Co-employment Restriction of the scope of the concept. […]
SYC Consultants performs evaluations of the governance provided by general controls in relation with IT systems, assessments of IT systems reliability, and takes part in assignments to evaluate the adequacy of IT applications with the business operational requirements. For instance SYC Consultants performs assignments to assist companies in the upgrade of management information systems and […]
rothpartners confirms its position in the Middle East with the September 2014 opening of a new office in Doha, Qatar in cooperation with Qatar International Law Firm, founded by Sheikh Ahmed Ben Mohamed Al Thani. Expanding allows rothpartners, as well as its cooperation partner, to accompany clients as full service providers in the achievement of […]
rothpartners actively partook in the International Referral « IR : On the Road Event » held from April 30th to May 1st 2014 in Dubai. This networking event organized by International Referral, one of the significant referral networks, gathered more than a hundred lawyers and accountants from around the globe. The participants of this particular […]
This months newsletter includes: Termination of employment Minimal reduction in pay does not justify the legal termination of the employment contract. Benefits in kind Discontinuance of privileges granted to former employees is possible. Training Importance of the training requirement of the employer. Individual freedoms Wearing the Islamic veil can justify dismissal. CSD Validity of some […]
Recruiting for Global Assignments A recent survey of employers has highlighted several skills that give candidates a winning edge when applying for global positions. Results show that companies feel that those who are most likely to succeed in roles based in a foreign country would have: Interpersonal and networking skills (60%) Foreign language fluency (55%) […]
CASE LAW Working hours: transfer of the employment contract and the fixed number of days to be worked each year [forfait-jours]. An employee, dismissed several years after having been transferred to a subsidiary of the company that had hired him, demanded inter alia back pay for overtime hours, even though he was subject to a […]