A former female employee has been awarded nearly 500,000 € in damages after being subjected to discriminatory treatment related to her pregnancies, including wage reductions and unjust dismissal. The court ruled that her dismissal was linked to deteriorating working conditions due to employer misconduct.

On 15 May 2024, Publicis Groupe announced significant governance recommendations from its Supervisory Board. The proposals, put forward by the Committee of Nomination chaired by Élisabeth Badinter, include key strategic appointments such as appointing André Kudelski as Administrateur Référent, Arthur Sadoun as CEO, and reinforcing governance roles through additional committee structures including a Strategic, Environmental and Social Committee. These changes aim to enhance transparency, accountability, and stakeholder engagement within the company.

The OpenSecrets profile for Publicis Groupe outlines the company’s aggregate lobbying activity over the years. The profile notes that while overall lobbying totals are reported, the company has not disclosed lobbying on specific bills in 2024, highlighting routine corporate political engagement.

On 28 June 2023, the Court of Appeal of Versailles ruled against Publicis, fining the company 500,000 euros for discriminatory practices against a pregnant employee. The decision highlighted that the employee's demotion and loss of significant client responsibilities following her pregnancies were acts of discrimination.

Publicis Groupe was ordered by the Versailles Court of Appeal on June 28, 2023, to pay 500,000 euros in compensation to a long-serving employee. The ruling detailed discriminatory practices based on her pregnancy, including removal from key accounts and pay irregularities during maternity leave, highlighting severe labor rights violations.

A June 28 ruling by the Versailles Court of Appeal found that Publicis engaged in discriminatory practices by disadvantaging a long-time employee due to her pregnancies, resulting in an order to pay 500,000 euros.