French Employment law - Status of a senior executive (cadre dirigeant): they must have decision-making autonomy. Failing this, they may be paid overtime (March 5th, 2025, No. 23-23.340)
In its judgment of March 5th, 2025 (No. 23-23.340), the Social Chamber of the Court of Cassation partially overturned the decision rendered by the Versailles Court of Appeal regarding the recognition of an employee's status as a senior manager.
In this case, the High Court reiterated that the mere mention of this status in an employment contract or in the company's organizational chart is not sufficient to characterize it. Furthermore, it reaffirmed that effective decision-making autonomy, as well as participation in the company's management, constitute essential and determining criteria for this recognition. This decision thus illustrates the rigor with which the court regulates the application of the executive regime, particularly regarding overtime pay, highlighting the importance of meeting these criteria when qualifying the status.
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Frédéric CHHUM avocat et ancien membre du conseil de l’ordre des avocats de Paris (mandat 2019-2021)
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