Employment law
Advice to employers, defence of employees and executives, restructurings: a team recognised by Décideurs in 2025.
BKP & Associés' employment team advises companies day to day and defends them before the employment tribunal and court of appeal. It also assists employees and executives in negotiating their exit or challenging a dismissal.
The firm is recognised by Décideurs 2025 for employment law and ranked by Le Point 2024. A dismissal must generally be challenged within twelve months of notification.
What we handle
Advice and defence for employers
Contracts, discipline, dismissals, unfitness, works council and tribunal claims.
Employees, managers and executives
Exit negotiations, unfair dismissal, harassment and removal of corporate officers.
Restructuring and employment audits
Economic redundancies, collective plans, transfers and acquisition due diligence.
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have to challenge a dismissal in France?
Generally twelve months from notification, before the employment tribunal (conseil de prud'hommes).
Does the firm act for employees?
Yes. The employment team mainly advises employers but also assists employees, managers and executives, particularly when negotiating their departure.
Can an employer access an employee's work email or computer?
Files and emails on work tools are presumed to be work-related, and the employer may in principle access them, unless they are clearly identified as personal. Any system for monitoring employees' activity must be proportionate, disclosed to them in advance and subject to information and consultation of the staff committee (CSE), in compliance with the GDPR. Otherwise, the evidence obtained may be challenged.
Insights on this topic (in French)
Entretien de parcours professionnel : les nouvelles règles s'appliquent à toutes les entreprises depuis le 1er octobre 2026
Les mesures à prendre en vue de l’application de la loi sur la transparence des salaires dans l’entreprise
