Voting was open to individuals aged 16 or older who were employed or job-seeking under the French labor code, including foreign workers.[2] The elected councilors served a five-year term, with the presidency and vice-presidency of the courts alternating annually between representatives of employees and employers to maintain parity.This low participation, along with the high costs of organizing the elections (estimated at €91.6 million), contributed to calls for reform.[1] The abolition was part of broader labor reforms aimed at simplifying administrative processes and reducing costs.Despite their discontinuation, the Conseil de prud'hommes continues to operate as a key institution for resolving individual labor disputes, with councilors now selected through a nomination process.
