Employer Duties on Parole de RH

Career path review in France: rules and frequency

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0200

In short:

The career path review replaces the former professional review. It is mandatory in all private companies.

It takes place within the year following hiring, then every 4 years, with a summary review every 8 years.

It covers skills, training and career development, not the assessment of work.

In companies with at least 50 employees, a failure can lead to a 3,000 euro credit to the personal training account.

Career path review: definition

The career path review (entretien de parcours professionnel, EPP) is a mandatory meeting between the employee and the employer. According to the Service-Public guide checked on 1 October 2026, it replaces the professional review and takes place during working time.

French payslip: mandatory and prohibited information

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +0200

In short:

A French payslip must be given to every employee when the salary is paid.

It can be issued electronically, unless the employee objects.

It must not mention the exercise of the right to strike or staff representative duties.

Failure to issue it is punishable by a fine of up to 450 euros per payslip.

French payslip: an obligation for every employee

The French payslip (bulletin de paie) is given to the employee when the salary is paid. The rules are set out in Articles L3243-1 to L3243-5 of the Labour Code.

Hiring formalities for an employee in France: mandatory steps

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0200

In short:

Hiring formalities apply whatever the type and length of the contract.

The DPAE is sent before hiring, at the earliest within the 8 preceding days.

The employee receives essential information within 7 calendar days, then further information within 1 month.

Failing to file a DPAE carries a penalty of 1,305 euros per employee, according to the official guide checked on 1 June 2026.

Hiring formalities: the steps in order

The hiring formalities for a private-sector employee follow a precise sequence, set out by Entreprendre.Service-Public.