Professional security contract

On January 26, 2015, the social partners signed a new agreement with the State, extending the professional security contract scheme until December 31, 2016, with some modifications. This agreement was approved by the Ministry...

Social Law – Case Law (Tue.-Apr. 2015)

1. Non-compete clause: reduction of compensation depending on the method of contract termination. 2. Increased seasonal activity as a reason for using fixed-term contracts. 3. Invalidity of dismissal: refusal of a protected employee to return to their position and cap on compensation. 4. Cap on...

Duty of vigilance of parent companies and contracting companies

Newsletter No. 21 - Business Law REGULATIONS Duty of vigilance of parent companies and contracting companies Draft law of February 11, 2015 - Hamon Law Decrees of March 11 and 17, 2015 CASE LAW...

Vigilance of parent companies and contracting entities

The bill concerning the duty of vigilance of parent companies and contracting companies was adopted on March 30, 2015, in its first reading by the National Assembly. This text primarily stipulates that companies employing at least five employees at the close of two consecutive financial years...

Hamon Law: price reduction and personal services

Two decrees relating to the application of the Hamon Law were issued in March 2015. According to the decree of March 11, 2015, concerning price reduction announcements to consumers, any price reduction announcement is lawful provided it does not constitute an unfair commercial practice...

Business Law – Case Law (Tue.-Apr. 2015)

1. Enforceability of the declaration of unseizability prior to the commencement of liquidation proceedings 2. Statement of claims: additional information from a court decision 3. Procedures for serving the judgment 4. End of the continuation plan 5. Extinction of the commercial agent's right to commission...