Employment law is one of the areas of practice of LEGALCY AVOCATS CONSEILS, assisting both employees and employers facing difficulties in the course of their employment relationship.
The firm intervenes at various stages of this relationship, whether to provide advice before termination, assess the respective rights and obligations of each party, secure a procedure or defend its client’s interests in the event of litigation.
The firm intervenes at various stages of this relationship, whether to provide advice before termination, assess the respective rights and obligations of each party, secure a procedure or defend its client’s interests in the event of litigation.
Labour disputes
An employment relationship may give rise to disputes concerning termination of the employment contract, pay, working conditions, or compliance with the respective obligations of the parties.The firm assists employees and employers in disputes falling within the jurisdiction of the French Employment Tribunal (Conseil de prud’hommes), particularly in relation to challenging a dismissal, claims for unpaid wages, overtime, or disputes concerning the conditions under which the employment contract is performed.
Cases involving moral or sexual harassment may also require a thorough legal analysis of the facts, the available evidence and the respective obligations of the employee and employer.
Where litigation cannot be avoided, the firm prepares the claims, legal arguments and supporting documents necessary to protect and defend its client’s interests.
Termination of the Employment Contract
The termination of an employment contract is a particularly sensitive stage, both for the employee and the employer.The firm advises and assists clients in matters involving dismissal, mutual termination agreements (rupture conventionnelle) and resignation, in order to assess the conditions and consequences of termination and, where possible, identify solutions to ensure that the departure is properly secured.
For employers, the firm’s intervention may include ensuring that the procedure is properly conducted and that the applicable rules are complied with. For employees, it may involve assessing their rights, the conditions of their departure and any possible grounds for challenge.
Seeking legal advice at an early stage can help identify risks, assess the consequences of termination and consider a negotiated solution where appropriate.
Employment Law Advice and Assistance
Employment law issues do not only arise in the context of litigation. Legal advice can also be useful before a dispute develops into formal proceedings.The firm advises employees and employers on their rights and obligations, the conditions applicable to termination, the risks arising from a workplace situation and the possibility of reaching an amicable settlement.
Where the relevant conditions are met, a settlement agreement may allow the parties to resolve a dispute through negotiation, without commencing or continuing court proceedings.
This approach may also take into account, where relevant, the consequences of an employment situation on a person’s personal or family circumstances.
EMPLOYMENT LAW FAQ
In what cases can an Employment Tribunal be brought before the court?
The Conseil de prud’hommes may be seized by an employee or an employer in the event of a dispute relating to the performance or termination of an employment contract. Claims may notably concern a dismissal, pay, overtime or alleged harassment.
What should I do in the event of workplace harassment?
It is recommended to preserve all available evidence in order to assess the situation and determine what action may be taken.
The firm may advise and represent both employees and employers, taking into account the allegations made, the available evidence and the respective obligations of the parties.
The firm may advise and represent both employees and employers, taking into account the allegations made, the available evidence and the respective obligations of the parties.
Does the firm appear before the Employment Tribunal in Angoulême?
Yes. The firm assists employees and employers in disputes relating to the performance or termination of employment contracts throughout France and in the French overseas territories (DOM-TOM).