Key case law on the Social and Economic Committee (CSE)
Welcome to our page dedicated to case law on the Comité Social et Économique (CSE). Here, we offer you a comprehensive and accessible overview of the landmark court decisions that are shaping practices and rights relating to the CSE. Whether you're a legal professional, a CSE member, or simply interested in the field, this page is an essential resource for understanding the legal and practical evolution of employee representation in France.
Validation of the use of electronic voting by an employer's unilateral decision
Ruling of January 13, 2021 (no. 19-23.533): the Court validates an employer's unilateral recourse to electronic voting for professional elections
Transmission of the Enrolment List and Validity of Elections : Ruling of September 20, 2023
Court of Cassation ruling (20/09/2023, n° 22-21.249) confirms the validity of CSE elections despite a post-scrutin irregularity
Inadmissibility of the Appeal in the CGG Case: Court of Cassation ruling of September 13, 2023
Ruling by the French Supreme Court (13/09/2023, n° 22-11.697) on the inadmissibility of the appeal in the CGG dispute related to the CSE.
Validation of the use of electronic voting by an employer's unilateral decision
Ruling of January 13, 2021 (no. 19-23.533): the Court validates an employer's unilateral recourse to electronic voting for professional elections
Transmission of the Enrolment List and Validity of Elections : Ruling of September 20, 2023
Court of Cassation ruling (20/09/2023, n° 22-21.249) confirms the validity of CSE elections despite a post-scrutin irregularity
Inadmissibility of the Appeal in the CGG Case: Court of Cassation ruling of September 13, 2023
Ruling by the French Supreme Court (13/09/2023, n° 22-11.697) on the inadmissibility of the appeal in the CGG dispute related to the CSE.
Appointment of Local Representatives and Collective Bargaining Rules: Ruling of February 1, 2023
Ruling by the French Supreme Court (01/02/2023, n° 21-13.206) confirms the importance of compliance with collective agreements in the appointment of local representatives.
Clarification on the Designation of CSSCT Members: Court of Cassation ruling of November 27, 2019.
Court of Cassation ruling (27/11/2019, n° 19-14.224) clarifying the designation of CSSCT members by majority vote at the CSE.
Limitation of the prerogatives of the Comité Social et Économique d'Établissement : Court of Cassation ruling of September 20, 2023
Ruling by the French Supreme Court (20/09/2023) restricting the powers of the CSE d'établissement on economic alerts to the benefit of the CSE central.
Autonomy of social partners in determining establishments for CSE elections
In its ruling of February 1, 2023, the French Supreme Court confirms the freedom of social partners to structure establishments for CSE elections, in line with employee representativeness.
La Cour de cassation confirme le droit d'alerte économique du CSE
Arrêt de la Cour de cassation du 28 juin 2023 : confirmation du droit d'alerte économique du CSE, indépendamment des délais fixés par les accords collectifs.
Clarification du Droit d'Expertise du Comité Social et Économique par la Cour de Cassation
Arrêt de la Cour de cassation sur la nécessité pour les CSE de justifier clairement leurs décisions d'expertise, soulignant l'importance de la conformité légale