Article L4623-5 of the French Labour Code
November 6, 2023
An occupational physician may only be dismissed with the authorisation of the Labour Inspector responsible for the Occupational Health and Prevention Department, after obtaining the opinion of the Labour Inspector. However, in the event of serious misconduct, the employer may lay off the employee immediately pending the final decision. If dismissal is refused, the lay-off is cancelled and its effects automatically terminated.
