Hello everyone,
I've done substantial research online but to no avail, so I've decided to ask here in the hope that someone has knowledge or experience in French contract law.
I'm a British citizen 3 weeks in on my 2 month CDD in France at a holiday park. Simply put, the environment here isn't what I expected it to be and it's quite depressing if I'm honest. Furthermore, I am due to start a "proper" job on September 4th but feel that as my CDD contract ends on the 31st August it won't leave me with sufficient time to get ready (bad planning on my behalf, I know).
I've asked the company whether they could shorten my CDD contract by a week, however, they were very hesitant and declined. From what I understand it's easy to walk out on a CDI but very difficult to break a CDD contract without the employer's permission. I understand that if you simply walk out you can face financial penalties, but would they honestly chase me back to the UK to sue me if I did?
What I would like to know is:
1. Am I able to simply hand in a notice saying "I quit" regardless of whether the employer likes it or not? And if so, what is the notice period if my contract is for 2 months?
2. Hypothetically, if I were to simply walk out after a month without informing them, are they genuinely likely to take me to court over "damages"?
Any information or experience would be of great help, thanks in advance guys!
I've done substantial research online but to no avail, so I've decided to ask here in the hope that someone has knowledge or experience in French contract law.
I'm a British citizen 3 weeks in on my 2 month CDD in France at a holiday park. Simply put, the environment here isn't what I expected it to be and it's quite depressing if I'm honest. Furthermore, I am due to start a "proper" job on September 4th but feel that as my CDD contract ends on the 31st August it won't leave me with sufficient time to get ready (bad planning on my behalf, I know).
I've asked the company whether they could shorten my CDD contract by a week, however, they were very hesitant and declined. From what I understand it's easy to walk out on a CDI but very difficult to break a CDD contract without the employer's permission. I understand that if you simply walk out you can face financial penalties, but would they honestly chase me back to the UK to sue me if I did?
What I would like to know is:
1. Am I able to simply hand in a notice saying "I quit" regardless of whether the employer likes it or not? And if so, what is the notice period if my contract is for 2 months?
2. Hypothetically, if I were to simply walk out after a month without informing them, are they genuinely likely to take me to court over "damages"?
Any information or experience would be of great help, thanks in advance guys!