ARTICLE · 29 OCTOBER 2003

Adapting UK company policies

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Article by Philippe Desprès and Erica Cadieux

Philippe Desprès and Erica Cadieux of Gide Loyrette Nouel explain the challenges for UK employers and multinationals attempting to implement their company policies in France

The implementation of global company policies in France has proven to be challenging for many multinational employers. This can largely be attributed to the fact that French labour law is composed of a highly structured body of rules and regulations which precisely define the employment relationship. In essence, the legal framework governing employment relationships in France is quite different from that generally encountered in common law jurisdictions, such as in the UK or US.

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