Introduction to French Labour Law

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Social Law – Labour Law (Session 1) Revision Sheet

1. 📌 Essentials

  • French legal system is based on civil law, primarily written codes.
  • Labour Law mainly falls under Private Law, but has hybrid features.
  • Two main court systems: (Private Law) and Administrative (Public Law).
  • Labour Code (recodified in 2008) is the primary legal source for employment relations.
  • International laws (ILO, ECHR, EU Law) influence national labour law.
  • Collective agreements can be industry, professional, or company-specific.
  • Labour tribunals (Conseil de prud’hommes) resolve employment disputes with parity and oral procedures.
  • Recent reforms (2016-2017) shifted towards company-level negotiations.
  • Labour inspection, created in 1892, oversees compliance and advises employers.
  • Court of Cassation (Social Chamber) harmonizes case law and interprets legal principles.

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1. What is the primary legal tradition underlying the French legal system?

2. Which court system in France handles disputes related to Labour Law?

3. What is the role of the Court of Cassation in the French legal system?

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French legal system — foundation?

Based on civil law with written codes.

Labour Law — court type?

Falls under judicial courts, mainly private law.

Sources of labour law — examples?

Labour Code, case law, international treaties.

French Labour Law — legal system?

Based on civil law, mainly written codes.

Labour Law — primarily?

Falls under Private Law, with hybrid features.

Main court systems?

Private Law courts and Administrative courts.

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