French Firms Use Performance Plans to Push Employees Out

French companies are increasingly employing 'performance improvement plans' (PIPs) – a tactic imported from Anglo-Saxon countries – to create a case for employee dismissal or encourage resignation. These plans, often used before a formal layoff, are criticized for subtly pushing employees out without explicitly stating the intention. This practice raises concerns about worker protections and potential legal challenges within the French labor market.

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