France
Congratulations on your decision to hire employees in France! As a nation with a robust economy, a strong industrial base, and a highly skilled workforce, France offers plenty of opportunities for growing your business. Plane simplifies the hiring process for you by offering automated tax document collection, payroll, benefits administration, and more, while ensuring compliance and maximum efficiency. Still, hiring in a new country can pose certain challenges, so we’ve put together the following guide on how to navigate the process of hiring in France.
Currency
EUR
Onboarding
3-4 weeks minimum
Employer Cost
51%
Pay Frequency
Monthly
Public Holidays
11-13
6 Considerations Before Hiring in France
As an employer in France, it is important to have a comprehensive employment contract that outlines the terms and conditions of the employment relationship. The contract should include need-to-know info on compensation, benefits, vacation time, and sick leave policies. Before onboarding a new employee in France, take a moment to consider the following:
Does your employee have the right to work in France?
You must check that your employee has the right to work in France. Citizens from the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), and Switzerland have the same entitlements as French nationals in terms of employment. Other foreign nationals must have the appropriate work permits, usually tied to an employer, and residential visas to live and work in France.
Plane can help you conduct a Right to Work verification check for any employees before you onboard them, and we can help you determine if you need to assist your new hire in obtaining any work permits or visas.
Important note
All employees also must undergo a medical exam every five years called “Médecine du travail.” If your employee has not done this recently, we can help you set this up for them.
Is your employee covered by a CBA?
Will there be a probationary period? If so, for how long?
There is a mandatory WFH allowance
How many days of paid time off will be provided?
You must pay vacation bonuses and allowances
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Once you have sorted out the details mentioned above, you can add the employee to the Plane platform. We provide a step-by-step workflow that shows what tasks need to be completed, as well as real-time updates and notifications. This way, you can stay on top of the hiring process at all times. With Plane, you can confidently hire, knowing that you have a powerful platform at your disposal to manage the entire process from start to finish. Here are the instructions for adding a new employee to the platform:
How to hire and onboard an employee
Plane offers a guided process for administrators and managers to hire and onboard their new employees.
Hiring an employee in a new country can be a complex process, but with the right guidance and resources, it can be a smooth and successful transition. At Plane, we're committed to helping you navigate this process step-by-step. We'll keep you informed and up-to-date with the latest regulations and employment laws.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to some common questions about hiring employees outside of the US with Plane:
What is the relationship between my company and Plane?
Pilot Platform Inc (Plane) provides the product and service by helping you manage HR, payroll, and statutory requirements. Plane has its own entities and partners that are the EOR/legal employer where the employee is legally hired in the country. Plane and our partner do not manage the performance of the employees since we do not monitor or work directly with them.