At work, you have the right to remain silent.

During a pre-dismissal interview, the employer explains to the employee the allegations against them and listens to any explanations they may have. Must the employer inform the employee that they have the right to remain silent, as a police officer must do when taking someone into custody? No, replied the Constitutional Council on September 19, 2025.

Listen to the comments made by Marion Ayadi, partner in the employment law team, on the “Smart & Réglo” program broadcast on October 27, 2025, on BSMART 4Change.

Watch the replay of the program: AU BOULOT ! – At work, you have the right to remain silent