Employers have additional obligations to provide employees with specific information during the recruitment process
Employers are now required to provide in writing “key information relating to the employment relationship” to newly hired and current employees. It is not a legal requirement to provide written employment agreements to individuals employed for an indefinite term, but this is strongly recommended. The French labor code now lists information which must be provided in writing on the first day of employment, such as name of the employer legal entity, length and conditions of any trial period, and details regarding remuneration, including overtime bonuses, conditions for overtime work, etc. In practice, this is basic information relating to the employment relationship which can most easily be provided in a written contract.
Removal of the waiting period before payment of social security allowance in cases of miscarriage or abortion for medical reasons
Employees on sick leave receive a daily allowance paid by social security after a waiting period of 3 days, to replace their normal salary.
