No commercial contract signed
Secondment of the employee
We note that there is no commercial contract with your client. You may be wondering what formalities you need to complete for your employees. Below are the main points of attention that need to be in order before your employees can start working in France. Posting and employing workers in France correctly is essential to avoid penalties. As the overview below may not be complete for your situation, a personal analysis may be appropriate.
What to take into account?
- Make sure A1-certificate is in order for your employee
- Compliance with mandatory provisions French labour law
Presence of A1-certificate
So what is it?
An A1 attestation is a document confirming that an employee is socially insured in the country where he or she works. This attestation is mainly used within the European Union, the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland. It is part of European social security regulations and prevents you from paying double social security contributions in another EU country.
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,...
