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What kind of cases does the conseil de prud'hommes (labour court) handle?
An official question of the French civic exam, with its answer and the official text that proves it, in French and English.
Resident card no. 192
Quelles sont les affaires traitées par le conseil de prud'hommes ?
What kind of cases does the conseil de prud'hommes (labour court) handle?
Answer. Disputes between an employee and their employer over the employment contract, such as dismissal or pay.
Les conflits entre un salarié et son employeur sur le contrat de travail (licenciement, salaire...).
The conseil de prud'hommes is a specialised court. It can order the employer to pay compensation or to reinstate the employee.
The official text that proves it
« Si le salarié et l’employeur ne sont pas d'accord concernant le contrat de travail (licenciement, salaire…), le salarié peut contacter le Conseil de Prud’hommes . »
If the employee and the employer disagree about the employment contract, for example over dismissal or pay, the employee can contact the Conseil de Prud'hommes.
In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet
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