Cour de cassation

The Cour de cassation is the highest court of appeal in the French judicial system. Its primary function is to ensure the consistent application of the law across all lower courts. It does not retry cases but examines the legal arguments and procedures used in previous rulings. Recently, the Cour de cassation has been in the news for several rulings. One case involved the termination of a pregnant woman's trial period, where the court ruled that employers must prove the termination was unrelated to the pregnancy. Another ruling addressed the issue of individuals working while on sick leave, stating that receiving compensation while engaging in unauthorized paid work is illegal and subject to financial penalties. These rulings highlight the Cour de cassation's role in clarifying employment law and social security regulations, impacting both employers and employees. The third article is not related to the Cour de cassation.