Professional elections are a legal obligation. Poor preparation can lead to nullification, conflict or litigation risk.
Maître Cristelle Devergies-Bouron offers comprehensive, practical and tailored legal support at every stage of the electoral process to ensure company compliance and peace of mind.
Steps in Organising Professional Elections
- Verification of the obligation to hold elections (thresholds, deadlines…)
- Employee information
- Assistance in defining the scope and number of distinct establishments, negotiating the pre-electoral agreement protocol (PAP)
- Definition of the calendar and voting methods (electronic or paper)
- Supervision of postings, candidacies, electoral lists
- Organisation of the vote and counting
- Assistance in drafting and submitting the minutes (PV)
Legal Obligations & Legal Security
An irregular election may be annulled by the judicial court.
- Control of representativeness rules
- Compliance with the Labour Code and collective agreements
- Monitoring of mandatory deadlines
- Prevention of common errors (postings, deadlines, composition of electoral colleges)
- Securing potential challenges
Training and Awareness for Executives
- Concise presentation of applicable rules
- Support for HR and managers to understand their role
- Simulation of exchanges with unions or employee representatives
- Preparation for negotiation or defence before the courts
Electoral Disputes and Litigation
- Assistance in case of litigation before the judicial court
- Analysis of irregularities and annulment risks
- Defence of the company’s interests in sensitive contexts
