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...

Labor 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 ordering 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 ordering companies

The bill relating to the duty of vigilance of parent companies and ordering companies was adopted on March 30, 2015, at first reading by the National Assembly. This text mainly provides that companies which employ, at the end of two consecutive financial years, at least five...

Hamon law: price reduction and personal service

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 – Jurisprudence (Tue. Apr. 2015)

1. Opposability of the declaration of unseizability prior to the opening of the liquidation proceedings 2. Statement of claims: additional mention of a court decision 3. Terms of service of judgment 4. End of the continuation plan 5. Termination of the right to commission of the commercial agent...