Loïc Lerouge

Loïc Lerouge is a Research Director at the National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) and a key member of the Centre for Comparative Labor and Social Security Law (COMPTRASEC, UMR 5114) at the University of Bordeaux. He holds a Doctorate in Private Law from the University of Nantes (2004) and an HDR from the University of Bordeaux (2014). Since October 2021, he has held the International Chair of Comparative Studies of Occupational Health (CIECST), underscoring his leadership in the field.

• PhD in Private Law, University of Nantes, 2004
• HDR (Habilitation to Conduct Research), University of Bordeaux, 2014

His research focuses on occupational health law through a comparative legal lens, examining national, foreign, and international frameworks. He explores how law can advance occupational health within economic systems, emphasizing ethical and educational approaches in organizations. His work addresses psychosocial risks, mental health, workplace harassment, and the rights of high-level athletes, particularly in retraining and social protection. He advocates for work organizations that integrate health impacts and foster innovation.

His recent publications reveal a strong trend in comparative analyses of psychosocial risks, mental health policy, and international labor standards, especially concerning ILO Convention No. 190 and the right to disconnect. He frequently publishes in leading journals such as Revue de droit du travail, Droit Social, and Safety Science, often bridging legal scholarship with public health and organizational ethics.

Loïc Lerouge has been cited in major media outlets including Le Monde, Nature, La Croix, and CNRS Le Journal for his expertise on workplace suicides, mental suffering in SMEs, and the legal implications of digital work. He has also participated in TV interviews on psychosocial risks.

He actively contributes to policy discussions and interdisciplinary dialogues, collaborating with stakeholders in labor, health, and business. His research is deeply engaged with real-world applications, influencing both legal practice and organizational behavior.