Hiring and employer obligations

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  • GuideHiring and employer obligations

    How should we verify an agency offer?

    Identify the actual employing entity, user company, assignment, pay and complaint contact. Check company records and any required authorisation or guarantee. Do not infer immigration expertise or compliance from a logo o

    WorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026
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    How should we assess a batch of overseas candidates?

    Group by nationality, current country, precise status, occupation and proposed route, then assess each person. Verify feasibility before collecting relocation payments or committing start dates. One candidate’s approval

    WorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026
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    What should a French vacancy disclose?

    Include legal employer, location, duties, contract type, hours, guaranteed gross salary, agreement and classification, premiums, accommodation and deductions. State required existing work rights and identify any proposed

    WorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026
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    What is the DPAE?

    It is the pre-employment declaration to the relevant system, ordinarily before work begins and no earlier than eight days beforehand. It does not substitute for immigration permission. Payroll should confirm the correct

    WorkMarket.eu TeamSources checked 21 Oct 202621 Oct 2026
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    When is prefecture verification generally required?

    The official guide describes checking authenticity of the work-authorising residence document with the prefecture at least two working days before hiring, with stated exceptions. Confirm the procedure and retain evidence

    WorkMarket.eu TeamSources checked 21 Oct 202621 Oct 2026
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    What should we verify before hiring a non-EU worker?

    Verify identity, actual work entitlement and the conditions for the proposed employment. Coordinate the relevant prefecture check and hiring declarations. A recruiter’s introduction or Social Security number should not b

    WorkMarket.eu TeamSources checked 21 Oct 202621 Oct 2026

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