France: Accor grants two days of paid leave to victims of gender-based and sexual violence

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The Accor hotel group and representative trade unions signed an agreement on professional equality on 18 December 2025, valid for four years and applicable in France, where the company has 5,000 employees. The text, seen by mind RH, introduces significant new measures on support for victims of gender-based and sexual violence, as well as on parenthood and pay transparency. The agreement introduces the right to two days of paid leave to file a complaint, attend medical appointments and complete

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