Employers with staff in France must consider not only the French social security system but also supplementary company health insurance. Known as the "mutuelle," this coverage supplements benefits provided by the French statutory health ... Read more about The Mutuelle in France: Obligations for German employers regarding supplementary health insurance
Employee Sickness in France: Continued Wage Payment & the Role of Social Security
Employee Sickness in France: Continued Wage Payment & the Role of Social SecurityWhen employees in France fall ill, different rules apply for German companies compared to cases of illness in France. Continued wage payment during sickness in France relies on a combination of various benefits. Under certain conditions, ... Read more about Employee Sickness in France: Continued Wage Payment & the Role of Social Security
Non-wage labor costs and URSSAF in France: what does an employee really cost?
Non-wage labor costs and URSSAF in France: what does an employee really cost?German companies wishing to employ staff in France should look beyond the agreed gross salary when planning their personnel budget. In addition to the salary itself, France entails numerous employer contributions and other personnel-related ... Read more about Non-wage labor costs and URSSAF in France: what does an employee really cost?
The 35-Hour Workweek in France: What German Employers Need to Know About Structuring Working Hours
The 35-Hour Workweek in France: What German Employers Need to Know About Structuring Working HoursGerman companies employing staff in France must familiarize themselves early on with the specific features of French labor law. This applies particularly to the structuring of working hours. The 35-hour workweek is a cornerstone of French ... Read more about The 35-Hour Workweek in France: What German Employers Need to Know About Structuring Working Hours
SCI in France: Is a French real estate company worth it for German buyers?
SCI in France: Is a French real estate company worth it for German buyers?German buyers looking to purchase property in France face more than just the question of finding the right property; the legal structure of the acquisition also requires planning. One frequently used option is the Société Civile Immobilière ... Read more about SCI in France: Is a French real estate company worth it for German buyers?
Buying Real Estate in France: What Do You Need to Know?
Buying Real Estate in France: What Do You Need to Know?For many years, France has been one of the most popular countries for German real estate buyers. Whether it’s a vacation home on the Atlantic Coast, a condominium in Paris, or a second home in Provence, the selection is vast, and for many, ... Read more about Buying Real Estate in France: What Do You Need to Know?
M&A in France: Pitfalls in due diligence under French law
M&A in France: Pitfalls in due diligence under French lawM&A transactions in France offer companies attractive opportunities to tap into new markets, drive growth or strengthen their market position. At the same time, the legal framework in France differs in many respects from the structures ... Read more about M&A in France: Pitfalls in due diligence under French law
Opening of a London Office
Opening of a London OfficeAlaris Avocats continues its expansion with the opening of a new office in London, located at 8 Northumberland Avenue (WC2N 5BY), in the heart of the institutional district and in immediate proximity to key decision-making centers. This ... Read more about Opening of a London Office
Lawyer in Bordeaux – international law office
Lawyer in Bordeaux – international law officeAlaris Law, international law firm in Paris, continues its development and strengthens its proximity to clients. We are pleased to announce the opening of our new secondary office in Bordeaux, ideally located at 43, quai Richelieu – ... Read more about Lawyer in Bordeaux – international law office
Cross-Border Succession Planning: French Law Meets Global Expertise
Cross-Border Succession Planning: French Law Meets Global ExpertiseCross-border estate matters are among the most demanding challenges of modern inheritance law. When assets are distributed across different continents and legal systems, tax and legal complexities require more than just standard ... Read more about Cross-Border Succession Planning: French Law Meets Global Expertise
Company Vehicle in France – French labor Law
Company Vehicle in France – French labor LawBenefit in Kind – Company Vehicle: A Stricter Evidentiary Framework? The provision of a vehicle by an employer for the benefit of employees, when it includes private use, constitutes a benefit in kind (BIK) subject to social security ... Read more about Company Vehicle in France – French labor Law
The Architect’s Contract in France: Structure and Key Provisions
The Architect’s Contract in France: Structure and Key ProvisionsThe Contrat de Maîtrise d’Œuvre (MOE) is a fundamental legal document governing the contractual relationship between the project owner (Maître d’Ouvrage - MOA) and the architect or engineering firm (Maître d’Œuvre - MOE). This agreement, ... Read more about The Architect’s Contract in France: Structure and Key Provisions
Filing a Lawsuit in France
Filing a Lawsuit in FranceThe French Government recently specified the payment terms and scales for the economic justice contribution, a sum that must be paid in certain cases to bring proceedings before one of the economic activity tribunals (TAE). This obligation ... Read more about Filing a Lawsuit in France
Christmas Party 2024 in Monaco
Christmas Party 2024 in MonacoI am truly honored and grateful for the invitation to this year’s Annual Christmas Celebration at the prestigious Hôtel de Paris in Monaco, organized by the Monaco Ambassador Club. A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful Monaco client and ... Read more about Christmas Party 2024 in Monaco
Remote Working from Abroad without Authorization: Grounds for Dismissal for Gross Misconduct
Remote Working from Abroad without Authorization: Grounds for Dismissal for Gross MisconductEmployment Law in France. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, remote working has become a common practice. However, when it comes to working remotely from abroad, legal complexities arise. A recent judgment by the Paris labor court ... Read more about Remote Working from Abroad without Authorization: Grounds for Dismissal for Gross Misconduct
Harmful intent in poaching of employees under French employment law: proven gross negligence
Harmful intent in poaching of employees under French employment law: proven gross negligenceEmployment law in France - Cass. soc. 26-6-2024 no. 22-10.709 F-D, Sté Wavestone c/ W. The poaching of employees by a recruiter for the benefit of a third party company constitutes gross misconduct where there is intent to harm. This is ... Read more about Harmful intent in poaching of employees under French employment law: proven gross negligence
Construction issues in France, Côte d’Azur
Construction issues in France, Côte d’AzurAs construction law specialists in France (and specially the Côte d'Azur), Alaris Avocats are the ideal choice for foreign clients who own homes in this magnificent region. We use our legal expertise to guide you through the complexities of ... Read more about Construction issues in France, Côte d’Azur