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Working during sick leave: French Supreme Court rejects compensation claim

The French Supreme Court rejects a compensation claim from an employee who voluntarily worked during sick leave.

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The fact

The July 1, 2026, ruling (No. 25-15.732) states that the alleged harm is not established.

This decision clarifies the limits of employer liability when the employee acts on their own initiative.

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Why it matters

Cet arrêt précise les contours de la responsabilité de l'employeur face à un salarié en arrêt maladie qui choisit de travailler de sa propre initiative. Il limite les risques de contentieux abusifs pour les entreprises.

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