It sometimes happens, especially in large international groups, that the head of the French subsidiary (corporate officer) has no real authority and is considered by the group’s senior management as a mere rubber stamp for decisions taken above him. He has no discretion in the performance of his duties.
However, as the position of corporate officers is much more precarious than that of employees, it may be in the manager’s interest to have their mandate reclassified as an employment contract.
By analyzing the legal context and the practical terms of the relationship between the shareholder and the manager, Astaé can advise the latter on the chances of success of such a reclassification action.
