Secondment - Commercial contract signed
Secondment of an employee
what does it involve exactly?
At present, it has been established that you have a commercial contract with your client. The next thing you are wondering is, what formalities do I need to fulfil for my employees? Below you will find the different topics that need to be fulfilled before your employees can start working in France. Seconding and employing your employees in France correctly is important to avoid fines. As the overview below cannot be complete for your situation, a personal analysis is recommended.
What is to be taken into account?
- Make sure your A1-certificate is in order for your employee
- Were you looking to file an SIPSI declaration?
- BTP card (if applicable)
- Compliance with mandatory provisions French labour law
- Do you already have a French representative?
Presence of A1-certificate
The A1-attestation is a certificate that shows that a worker is socially insured in the country where he or she is employed. It is mainly used in the European Union, the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland, and it is part of European social security regulations. It ensures that you would not pay double social security contributions, in another European Union country.
Statutorily required SIPSI declaration
The SIPSI declaration is a legal obligation for companies posting workers to France. This declaration is part of regulations aimed at ensuring fair working conditions and the protection of posted workers. We will help you get this mandatory formality in order.
Application for BTP card
An BTP card is an essential document for workers posted to France in the construction sector. It is a secure card that allows workers in the construction sector to be identified. The card is an obligation for anyone working on a construction site. (if applicable)
French labour law
When posting to France, it will be required to adhere to French labour law. There are a set of fundamental labour rights that protect all posted workers in France, regardless of the duration of their assignment. These rights are designed to ensure fair working conditions and include: Minimum wage and holiday pay, working hours and rest periods,...
Seconding French representative
As an employer with a foreign branch, it is essential to appoint a reliable French representative in France. Our expertise lies in liaising between your company and the labour inspectorate. We ensure that the French representative is correctly appointed in the prior declaration of posting and that this appointment is valid for the entire posting period.
