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Paris Administrative Court Halts AP‑HP Nurse’s Dismissal Over Surgical Cap Dispute

An emergency judge granted provisional relief based on doubts about the penalty’s proportionality.

Overview

  • Issued on January 6, 2026, the order suspends enforcement of the October 20, 2025 revocation decision.
  • The judge of urgent applications stated there is a serious doubt about whether dismissal was a proportionate response to the conduct.
  • The suspension remains in effect only until the administrative court delivers a ruling on the merits.
  • The nurse, identified as Majdouline B. of Pitié‑Salpêtrière, was fired on November 10, 2025 after repeatedly refusing to remove a surgical cap she wore daily.
  • AP‑HP had criticized the practice for about a year as contrary to workplace rules, and the Ligue des droits de l’Homme has joined the case as a civil party.