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Can a worker be reinstated after leaving for another employer?

Court
Cour de cassation
Decided
Sep 9, 2026
Citation
24-20.687
Judges
Mme Capitaine (conseillère doyenne faisant fonction de présidente)

AI breakdown

  • A worker wanted back pay and his old job, arguing his contract didn't end in 2014.
  • The court found the case needed more review as the reasons for ending the contract weren't fully clear.
  • It decided the case should be sent back for further examination.

Outcome

Cassation partielle

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