Can an employee's start date fall on a weekend or public holiday in France?

Yes, a supported employee's start date can fall on a weekend or public holiday in France.

Is there a statutory probationary period in France and can it be extended or removed? Can the probationary period differ for various job titles or employment agreement types?

In France, when an employee is initially hired, the employer and employee may agree on a probationary period, referred to locally as a trial period (“période d'essai”). Here are the key aspects:

• Duration: The statutory probationary period typically ranges from 2 to 4 months, depending on the employee's position. For example, the duration for executives is 4 months, while it is 3 months for technicians or supervisors. The specific collective bargaining agreement (CBA) applicable may also influence this duration.

• Renewal: The probationary period may be renewed once for the equivalent period. This requires express agreement from both parties and must be permitted by the employment agreement or applicable CBA.

• Modification or Removal: The probationary period can be reduced or entirely removed by mutual agreement.

Thus, variations in the probationary period can apply depending on the employee's job title and type of employment agreement, as influenced by applicable CBAs.

Are employment agreements mandated to be registered with a regulatory authority in France? If yes, what is the process for registration?

In France, employment agreements must be registered with a regulatory authority. After the employment agreement is signed, the employer is required to declare the new hire through the "DPAE" (Déclaration Préalable à l'Embauche), which is a comprehensive administrative declaration for new hires to various French government departments, including pension and social security. This declaration must be completed at least 2 business days before the supported employee's start date.

What is Pebl's onboarding timeline in France?

Velocity Global France can align the onboarding timeline to 14 days in France, provided there is no immigration process involved.

Can Pebl accept or support customers that have a local entity in France?

Yes, Velocity Global France can accept and support customers that have a local entity in France. However, general Portage Salarial limitations apply. Additionally, if a customer possesses a local entity, a service agreement is required. A local service agreement is also always required.