Back to Calculators

Litigation Cost Estimator

Assess your potential exposure at the French employment tribunal (Conseil de prud'hommes) using the Macron scale (barème d'indemnisation, art. L.1235-3 Code du travail).

Important Notice

The Macron scale applies to unfair dismissal claims (licenciement sans cause réelle et sérieuse). It does not apply to cases of nullity (discrimination, harassment, whistleblower protection) where damages are uncapped with a minimum of 6 months' salary. Consult our experts for a comprehensive risk assessment.

Understanding the Macron Scale

Since September 2017, French law caps the damages awarded by employment tribunals for unfair dismissal. The scale (barème Macron) sets minimum and maximum indemnities expressed in months of gross salary, based on seniority and company size.

Key exceptions where the scale does NOT apply (uncapped damages):

  • Discrimination or harassment
  • Violation of fundamental rights
  • Whistleblower retaliation
  • Sexual or moral harassment

Need a Risk Assessment?

Our team can evaluate your specific situation and advise on the best strategy to minimize litigation risk.

Schedule a Consultation Try DAIRIA AI