Read the article: Company savings plan (PEE): setup, matching contribution and tax treatment 2026HR & Payroll
Company savings plan (PEE): setup, matching contribution and tax treatment 2026
Setting up a company savings plan (PEE) in SME/TPE: internal rules, matching cap (8% PASS 2026 = 3,844.80 €), 0% social tax for firms under 50 employees, income tax exemption, 5-year lock-in. Tax benefits and practical guide.
Read the article: Employee benefits 2026: overview and employer cost (health, meal vouchers, mobility, CESU…)HR & Payroll
Employee benefits 2026: overview and employer cost (health, meal vouchers, mobility, CESU…)
Decision matrix for 2026 employee benefits: real employer cost, social security exemptions, recruitment attractiveness. Health insurance 50%, meal vouchers 7.32€, mobility grants 600€, CESU 2,591€, profit-sharing prime 3,000-6,000€. Optimize your social package.
Read the article: Employer brand for SMEs: attract talent with a small budgetHR & Payroll
Employer brand for SMEs: attract talent with a small budget
Building a credible employer brand without a large budget: qualitative differentiators (EVP, culture, employee testimonials), online presence (LinkedIn, Glassdoor), transparent recruitment process, and better-qualified candidates. Accessible strategy for small and medium-sized businesses.
Read the article: Apprenticeship contract 2026: real employer cost, hiring aid and payrollHR & Payroll
Apprenticeship contract 2026: real employer cost, hiring aid and payroll
The net cost of hiring an apprentice in 2026: wage grid by age, hiring aid up to €5,000 (€6,000 if disability), payroll deductions (50% SMIC), OPCO training financing and DSN reporting. Calculations and real-world examples.
Read the article: Overtime in 2026: pay premium, social and tax exemptionsHR & Payroll
Overtime in 2026: pay premium, social and tax exemptions
Statutory overtime rates (25% and 50%), annual contingent of 220 hours, employee and employer exemptions, compensatory rest (RCR), employer flat-rate deductions. Calculations and edge cases.
Read the article: Mandatory executive provident scheme: the 1.50% contribution and its pitfallsHR & Payroll
Mandatory executive provident scheme: the 1.50% contribution and its pitfalls
Since 1947, every company employing managers must cover them with collective provident insurance. Mandatory 1.50% Tranche A contribution entirely at employer's expense. Penalty for uninsured death: 3 × PASS 2026 = €144,180. Verify your coverage immediately.
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Mandatory company health insurance: setup, exemptions and ANI rules
Collective supplementary health coverage obligation since 2016: ANI minimum basket (100% consultations, full hospitalisation, dental 125%, optical flat rate), 50% employer financing, CDD/part-time exemptions, unilateral decision (DUE)/collective agreement/referendum, social and tax treatment.
Read the article: Fixed-term contracts 2026: valid grounds, duration, end-of-contract pay and reclassificationHR & Payroll
Fixed-term contracts 2026: valid grounds, duration, end-of-contract pay and reclassification
Lawful grounds for a fixed-term contract, maximum duration and renewals, the 10% end-of-contract premium, the waiting period and the mistakes that trigger reclassification into a permanent contract.
Read the article: Probationary period 2026: duration, renewal and lawful terminationHR & Payroll
Probationary period 2026: duration, renewal and lawful termination
Maximum durations by category, renewal conditions since the DDADUE law, notice periods and termination without reclassification risk: the 2026 employer guide.
Read the article: Sick leave: subrogation, salary maintenance and SSA benefits — who pays what?HR & Payroll
Sick leave: subrogation, salary maintenance and SSA benefits — who pays what?
Subrogation, statutory and contractual salary maintenance, Social Security daily indemnities, waiting periods and the 2026 cap: the full mechanism, with a worked example.
Read the article: Job Abandonment 2026: Presumption of Resignation, Procedure & Legal DisputesHR & Payroll
Job Abandonment 2026: Presumption of Resignation, Procedure & Legal Disputes
Complete guide to the presumption of resignation procedure in case of job abandonment: formal notice, 15-day minimum deadline, legitimate reasons, employee rights, and employment tribunal remedies.
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Business Owner's Spouse Status: Collaborator, Employee or Partner
Collaborating, employed or partner spouse: compare social protection, pension rights, contribution cost and liability. Mandatory declaration and the 5-year limit explained.
Read the article: The monthly payroll cycle: standard calendar and employer control pointsHR & Payroll
The monthly payroll cycle: standard calendar and employer control points
From pre-payroll to salary payment and monthly DSN filing: a standard D-10 to D+5 calendar, employer control points at each stage, special cases and a full back-planning guide for 2026.
Read the article: Choosing the right collective agreement (IDCC): payroll impact in FranceHR & Payroll
Choosing the right collective agreement (IDCC): payroll impact in France
Identify your French collective agreement by its IDCC code, check its scope, apply minimum wages and classifications, and state it on the payslip. Step-by-step method and concrete payroll impact for 2026.
Read the article: Correcting a payroll error: overpayment, back pay and procedure 2026HR & Payroll
Correcting a payroll error: overpayment, back pay and procedure 2026
A salary overpayment can be recovered, but not freely: deductions are bounded by the attachable wage portion. Full procedure, 3-year limitation, corrective payslip and DSN — 2026 employer guide.