Working While on Vacation? France Provides Clear Protection for Employees

Paid annual leave holds a special place in French labor law: it is intended for rest and recuperation. Anyone on approved vacation should be able to step away from everyday working life and recharge. For this reason, employers are generally not allowed to require their employees to work during their leave. Neither returning to the office nor completing small tasks from the beach, hotel or home is part of an employee's duties. This also applies to activities that may appear harmless at first glance. Answering work emails, taking part in ...