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Conditions for accessing the short-time working schemePartial activity (activité partielle) is a government scheme that allows businesses experiencing a temporary downturn to reduce their employees’ w...
In a written response to a Senate question, the Minister of Labour set out the government's view on the growing use of generative AI in the workplace, following concerns raised by a senator about job ...
Recently brought to public attention following a number of testimonies, the "handbag test" involves asking a female candidate, during a job interview, to empty her bag in order to assess her organisat...
A draft agreement was concluded on 25 February 2026 by employer and employee unions, providing for new rules on unemployment benefits following the termination of employment contracts.The agreement pr...
Interview with Aurélien Louvet, partnerIn this interview, Aurélien Louvet, a partner at Capstan, discusses the challenges that geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and air traffic disruptions have...
After early announcements of rapid implementation, followed by several months without any action being taken in response to the EU Pay Transparency Directive (Directive (EU) 2023/970), the Ministry of...
Several rulings dated 14 January 2026 clarify the possible restriction of employees' freedom of expression. These were long anticipated, as recent rulings by the Court of Cassation created the impress...
An employee was dismissed for serious misconduct following a whistleblowing report and an internal investigation. Before the Court of Cassation, he primarily argued that his dismissal was void. He cla...
After much uncertainty due to political instability, the National Assembly finally adopted the 2026 Social Security budget.Among the measures planned are:a suspension of the 2023 pension reform, which...
Law No. 2025-989 of 24 October 2025 amends several provisions of the Labour Code to facilitate the recruitment of experienced job seekers and support their continued employment.Creation of an obligati...
Capstan Avocats is launching a new annual publication: Capstan Perspectives. A thought leadership tool, it aims to share our analyses, fuel reflection and provide key insights for executives facing ma...
When a period of paid leave coincides with another cause for suspension of the employment contract, Court of Cassation case law traditionally gave precedence to the first cause for suspension:If sick ...