In this episode of Hiring to Firing, hosts Tracey Diamond and Emily Schifter revisit the series Emily in Paris to explore what happens when American work habits meet French employment law. Joined by guest Fabienne Haas, a partner at the leading French law firm August Debouzy, they unpack the cultural and legal challenges an American “Emily” might face in Paris — from strict limits on after-hours emails and mandatory vacation, to France’s approach to overtime, layoffs, and the use of contractors and employers of record, offering a candid comparison to the more flexible, at-will U.S. system. The conversation also takes on romance in the “City of Love,” privacy expectations, and France’s robust harassment and investigation requirements. Tune in to hear how multinational employers can avoid missteps, manage cross-border workforces, and adapt their U.S. playbook before it collides with French law.
Transcript: Croissants, Contracts, and Compliance: When US Work Habits Meet French Law (PDF)
Troutman Pepper Locke’s Labor + Employment Practice Group provides comprehensive thought leadership through various channels. We regularly issue advisories that offer timely insights into the evolving employment law landscape, and maintain the HiringToFiring.Law Blog, a resource spotlighting best practices for employers. Our Hiring to Firing Podcast, hosted by Tracey Diamond and Emily Schifter, delves into pressing labor and employment law topics, drawing unique parallels from pop culture, hit shows, and movies.