Labor Code (France)

In French law, the French Labor Code (in French: Code du travail) is a comprehensive compilation of most legislative and regulatory texts applicable to labor law, primarily governing employees under private sector employment contracts. Public sector employees are generally subject to specific statutes, though some provisions may apply. Beyond the Labor Code, other normative texts influence French labor law, including: International texts, such as the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (1966) and conventions of the ILO. European texts, including EU regulations, directives, treaties, and the European Convention on Human Rights. Uncoded decrees or orders. Collective agreements and conventions, which play an increasingly significant normative role due to evolving social dialogue.