Employment contracts France

What should an employment contract in France include? 

An employment contract in France should include the following information:

• The employer and employee’s names and contact details.
• The employee’s title and responsibilities at work. 
• The employee’s expected working hours and days of the week, the amount of compensation that will be made to the employee, including any bonuses or benefits.
• Any paid leave policies, such as those for holidays, vacation, and sick days.
• Any provisions for terminating an employee’s employment, such as the required notice period.
• Any nondisclosure or confidentiality contracts that the employee is required to sign.

Before signing an employment contract, it is essential for all parties to read, understand, and agree to its terms.

What types of employment contracts exist in France?

The most typical types of employment contracts in France are:

1. Employee contract

A few employment contracts may be used in France to regulate employer-employee interactions. They include the following:

• Indefinite-term contracts: The employee is entitled to a range of benefits, including sick leave, paid vacation, and notice of termination. The employee’s salary may be reviewed periodically, and the contract can be renegotiated to reflect changes in the job duties or the company’s needs. With proper notice, the employer or the employee can end the employment relationship. 
• Fixed-term contracts: Fixed-term contracts are only appropriate for a few different kinds of employment over a short period. Fixed-term contracts must contain all relevant clauses, including the job’s title and description, working and resting hours, wage or salary, payment schedule, and benefits. These agreements will end when an agreed-upon date or circumstance—for example, the conclusion of a specific project—is attained.

2. Professionalisation contract

The contract must specify the training program, the duration of the professionalization, and the remuneration, which must be at least the minimum wage for the employee’s age and qualifications. The employee is entitled to social security benefits, paid leave, and other benefits provided under French labor law.

3. Service contract

A service contract, which outlines the conditions under which the service will be supplied, is a contractual agreement between a service provider and their client. This contract is appropriate when a client hires a service provider, either for a one-time job or on an ongoing basis for a predetermined amount of time.

How to hire employees in France?

Employers in France must follow all regional, national, and international guidelines for employing new staff members. Legally recruiting employees in France requires a company to have a recognized presence in the country. 

Therefore, you should register your company with the French government in accordance with their guidelines in order to acquire a tax ID number. 

As an alternative, you may consult with a business that specializes in global hiring, like Native Teams. We will handle your company’s payroll, human resources, tax, and related issues through our Employer of Record service.