An employee claimed paid leave too late. Was the court right to deny it?

Everyday Law · Cour de cassation

18d

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Your callAn employee claimed paid leave too late. Was the court right to deny it?

TL;DR

1The employee worked for as a back-office coordinator and took sick leave in 2018.
2They agreed to end the job contract when he returned on September 3, 2018.
3He claimed for unpaid leave in 2024, but the company argued it was too late under a three-year limit.

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Everyday Law · Cour de cassation

17d

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A restaurant owner and an insurance representative discuss coverage for pandemic losses. — Is the insurance company justified in denying pandemic loss coverage?

Your callDoes the policy cover losses from the COVID-19 pandemic?

TL;DR

1A restaurant in Paris bought insurance to cover business losses under a 'Complément plus' policy.
2During COVID-19 lockdowns, it tried to claim losses for being forced to close, but the insurer said a pandemic wasn't covered.
3The restaurant sued, arguing the exclusion was too vague and shouldn't apply.

Everyday Law · Conseil d'État

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Your callShould the court pause the new certification rule for instructors?

TL;DR

1A sports instructor group challenges a new rule letting untested candidates certify as instructors.
2They argue it risks safety, as some may lack skills for extreme sports like kitesurfing.
3The court must decide if suspending the rule is urgent and legally justified.

Everyday Law · Conseil d'État

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Your callDid the court fairly cancel the government's refusal to issue a building permit?

TL;DR

1Total Energies requested a building permit for a solar power plant in Villaines-la-Juhel in 2017.
2The local government initially denied the permit, saying it violated urban planning rules.
3Total Energies challenged this decision in court, arguing the refusal was unjust and not based on valid legal reasons.

Everyday Law · Conseil d'État

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Your callDoes the decree on immigrants’ health rights violate the law?

TL;DR

1An immigrant support group claims a new decree violates human rights by not halting expulsions when health is at risk.
2They say it fails to ensure timely health assessments for immigrants facing removal from France.
3The government argues the groups' claims are unfounded and wants the court to dismiss the case.

Money & Corp · Cour de cassation

17d

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Your callDid the appeals court properly assess the insurance claims for fire damages?

TL;DR

1An insurance company, Axa France, is in a dispute over who should pay for damages caused by a fire at a company building.
2The fire in September 2013 severely damaged a building owned by a business insured by Axa, leading to expensive claims of around 6 million euros.
3Axa argues the previous court decision wrongly placed too much blame on them and fails to consider all evidence of liability for the damages.

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Everyday Law · Cour de cassation

17d

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Your callDoes the policy cover losses from the COVID-19 pandemic?

TL;DR

1A restaurant in Paris bought insurance to cover business losses under a 'Complément plus' policy.
2During COVID-19 lockdowns, it tried to claim losses for being forced to close, but the insurer said a pandemic wasn't covered.
3The restaurant sued, arguing the exclusion was too vague and shouldn't apply.

Everyday Law · Conseil d'État

Today's case 2/3

Your callShould the court pause the new certification rule for instructors?

TL;DR

1A sports instructor group challenges a new rule letting untested candidates certify as instructors.
2They argue it risks safety, as some may lack skills for extreme sports like kitesurfing.
3The court must decide if suspending the rule is urgent and legally justified.

Everyday Law · Conseil d'État

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Your callDid the court fairly cancel the government's refusal to issue a building permit?

TL;DR

1Total Energies requested a building permit for a solar power plant in Villaines-la-Juhel in 2017.
2The local government initially denied the permit, saying it violated urban planning rules.
3Total Energies challenged this decision in court, arguing the refusal was unjust and not based on valid legal reasons.

Everyday Law · Conseil d'État

Your callDoes the decree on immigrants’ health rights violate the law?

TL;DR

1An immigrant support group claims a new decree violates human rights by not halting expulsions when health is at risk.
2They say it fails to ensure timely health assessments for immigrants facing removal from France.
3The government argues the groups' claims are unfounded and wants the court to dismiss the case.

Money & Corp · Cour de cassation

17d

Your callDid the appeals court properly assess the insurance claims for fire damages?

TL;DR

1An insurance company, Axa France, is in a dispute over who should pay for damages caused by a fire at a company building.
2The fire in September 2013 severely damaged a building owned by a business insured by Axa, leading to expensive claims of around 6 million euros.
3Axa argues the previous court decision wrongly placed too much blame on them and fails to consider all evidence of liability for the damages.

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