Gifts, Invitations & Benefits (Sapin II Law)
This “Gifts, Invitations & Benefits (Sapin II Law)” e-learning pathway supports you in better mastering this topic in a professional context.
This e-learning course is essential because it helps professionals who interact with clients, suppliers, or public officials recognize when a gift, invitation, or benefit crosses the line from courtesy to corruption risk under the Sapin II Law. By turning abstract legal requirements into clear, practical reflexes, it enables organizations operating in or with France to protect themselves from fines, investigations, and reputational damage while preserving ethical, transparent, and trusted business relationships.
The examples, scenarios, and case studies are designed to be easily transferable across different professional contexts and types of organizations.
Prerequisites
No specific legal background is required, but this course is designed for professionals exposed to business gifts and hospitality in their role: sales and account managers, procurement and buyers, marketing and event teams, managers, and anyone interacting with customers, suppliers, public officials, or partners who needs to comply with anti-corruption and Sapin II Law requirements. Participants should have a basic understanding of their company’s commercial processes and decision-making workflows to fully benefit from the practical scenarios.
Target Audience
This e-learning course on Gifts, Invitations & Benefits (Sapin II Law) is designed for employees, managers, sales teams, procurement, compliance officers, legal counsels, and anyone in contact with clients, suppliers, or public officials who needs to prevent corruption, manage conflicts of interest, and comply with French anti-bribery regulations. It is particularly relevant for organizations operating in or with France that want to strengthen their compliance program, reduce legal and reputational risks, and ensure ethical business practices in everyday interactions.
Content
The pathway is structured into several complementary modules, combining theoretical input, practical application, and interactive activities to facilitate the assimilation of key concepts.
Training path
Why Business Gifts Can Be Problematic in the WorkplaceThis module explains why gifts, invitations, and other benefits can create conflicts of interest and undermine the integrity of business relationships. It highlights the…This module explains why gifts, invitations, and other benefits can create conflicts of interest and undermine the integrity of business relationships. It highlights the associated legal and ethical risks and shows why the Sapin II Law imposes a strict framework to prevent such misconduct.
You explore the essential concepts of the Sapin II Law: definitions of gifts, invitations, and benefits; acceptability thresholds; corruption risks; and conflicts of interest.…You explore the essential concepts of the Sapin II Law: definitions of gifts, invitations, and benefits; acceptability thresholds; corruption risks; and conflicts of interest. The module helps you identify sensitive situations and understand the legal and ethical framework that applies to them.
This module presents concrete methods and best practices for managing gifts and invitations with integrity and compliance. Through scenarios, practical guidance, and a quiz,…This module presents concrete methods and best practices for managing gifts and invitations with integrity and compliance. Through scenarios, practical guidance, and a quiz, you learn how to make the right decisions while avoiding common mistakes.
Through three interactive scenarios, you practice evaluating sensitive situations and adapting your decisions in line with compliance rules. This module helps you refine your…Through three interactive scenarios, you practice evaluating sensitive situations and adapting your decisions in line with compliance rules. This module helps you refine your reflexes, apply previously covered principles, and justify your choices according to the Sapin II Law.
This immersive module, inspired by TV game shows, presents a 15-question challenge to assess your knowledge of gifts, invitations, and benefits under the Sapin…This immersive module, inspired by TV game shows, presents a 15-question challenge to assess your knowledge of gifts, invitations, and benefits under the Sapin II Law. It helps employees who interact with partners or suppliers anchor the right compliance reflexes, whether used on its own or as part of a broader e-learning program.