Banker who never returned from three-year sabbatical wins unfair dismissal case

A banker working for Societe Generale was unfairly dismissed after he failed to return after a three-year sabbatical. The employee,… The post Banker who never returned from three-year sabbatical wins unfair dismissal... Read more »

Private sector pay optimism grows for 2021

Private sector workers are set to receive average pay rises of 2.4% in 2021, up from an average of 2.2%… The post Private sector pay optimism grows for 2021 appeared first on... Read more »

RSA: UK should adopt France’s partial activity scheme

The UK’s response to the coronavirus job threat must take into account the risk of automation. Other countries have shown how UK schemes can be improved. The post RSA: UK should adopt... Read more »

‘I went to get a Covid-19 test and now I’ve lost my job’

Worker in France who didn’t know he had Covid-19 despite taking a test was dismissed for serious misconduct. The post ‘I went to get a Covid-19 test and now I’ve lost my... Read more »

What are the differences between British and French laws on collective redundancies?

In the view of the global economic recession, international employers should know their legal responsibilities in different countries. Alain-Christian Monkam… The post What are the differences between British and French laws on... Read more »

How Europe is supporting workers in the coronavirus outbreak

As chancellor Rishi Sunak prepares to announce plans to support the wages of millions of worker we look at similar schemes in their infancy on the Continent. The post How Europe is... Read more »

Uber drivers in France are employees

Uber drivers in France are employees and not self-employed, the country’s highest court has confirmed. The landmark ruling, which confirms… The post Uber drivers in France are employees appeared first on Personnel... Read more »

Former France Télécom managers jailed following staff suicides

French telecom company Orange and three former senior executives have been found guilty of collective moral harassment in the way… The post Former France Télécom managers jailed following staff suicides appeared first... Read more »

Warnings as Brexit and China stifle recruitment firms

Two of the UK’s largest recruitment firms have both issued lacklustre trading statements as market conditions deteriorate, a trend confirmed with the latest data from the UK resourcing industry. The post Warnings... Read more »

France faces tough battle over pension reform

Paris has been crippled by public transport strikes today in response to moves by the French government to implement pension reform. The post France faces tough battle over pension reform appeared first... Read more »
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