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Employment, Labour & Equalities

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Overview

The French employment landscape has become increasingly complex - which means that you need clear, pragmatic legal advice rather than just facts and uncertainties. You want your employment lawyers to provide a definitive view of the options and a recommended plan to achieve your objectives.

Meet Gowling WLG. Our team has expertise in all aspects of human resources matters, working hard to provide minimal risk through straightforward, honest answers. We always seek the most pragmatic solutions in the most complex legal cases for both French and international clients.

Areas we cover include:

  • Collective work relationships
  • Compensation policy
  • Consideration of employment-related data
  • Individual work relationships
  • Financial risk amendments
  • Labour disputes
  • Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and transfer of undertakings
  • Migration and international mobility
  • Restructuring

You'll find that we're always keen to offer concrete solutions adapted to the wide variety of situations that you face.

Learn more

We want to build a strong, long-term working relationship with you to deliver the first-class service you expect. Get in touch and let's started.

The French employment landscape has become increasingly complex - which means that you need clear, pragmatic legal advice rather than just facts and uncertainties. You want your employment lawyers to provide a definitive view of the options and a recommended plan to achieve your objectives.

Meet Gowling WLG. Our team has expertise in all aspects of human resources matters, working hard to provide minimal risk through straightforward, honest answers. We always seek the most pragmatic solutions in the most complex legal cases for both French and international clients.

Areas we cover include:

  • Collective work relationships
  • Compensation policy
  • Consideration of employment-related data
  • Individual work relationships
  • Financial risk amendments
  • Labour disputes
  • Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and transfer of undertakings
  • Migration and international mobility
  • Restructuring

You'll find that we're always keen to offer concrete solutions adapted to the wide variety of situations that you face.

Learn more

We want to build a strong, long-term working relationship with you to deliver the first-class service you expect. Get in touch and let's started.

Workplace investigations

Handle sensitive workplace matters with confidence through impartial, legally sound investigations designed to stand up to scrutiny.

Workplace investigations

Handle sensitive workplace matters with confidence through impartial, legally sound investigations designed to stand up to scrutiny.

Employment advisory & compliance

Employment advisory & compliance

Stay compliant and mitigate risk with proactive legal guidance on contracts, policies, terminations, and everyday HR issues.

Labour relations & union negotiations

Labour relations & union negotiations

Navigate collective bargaining, grievances, and labour disputes with strategic support from seasoned negotiators and advisors.

Workplace health & safety

Workplace health & safety

Protect your people and your business by addressing health and safety obligations, critical incident response, and regulatory investigations.

Human rights & accommodation

Human rights & accommodation

Manage complex accommodation requests and human rights claims with advice that balances legal obligations with operational realities.

Employment litigation & dispute resolution

Employment litigation & dispute resolution

Resolve wrongful dismissal claims, harassment complaints, and executive contract disputes with experienced advocacy—inside or outside the courtroom.

Cross-border employment strategy

Cross-border employment strategy

Simplify global workforce management with coordinated legal advice on mobility, remote work, and international employment standards.

Workforce restructuring & downsizing

Workforce restructuring & downsizing

Implement reorganizations, reductions, or integrations with legally compliant processes that reduce liability and protect your brand.

Key contacts

Gaelle Le Breton

Gaëlle Le Breton

Partner

Paris
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