Dismissal of employer's inexcusable misconduct and compensation for loss of benefits

The inexcusable fault of the employer covers an essential aspect of French labour law. This concept is intended to protect employees in the event of accidents at work or occupational diseases, by holding the employer responsible for their shortcomings in relation to the safety of employees in the enterprise. This mechanism allows employees (victims) to obtain more substantial compensation and to assert their rights in the face of a weak and negl…