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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Supplementary provisions

Article L3122-22

…bour inspector may authorise the definition of a period different from that provided for in article L. 3122-20, in compliance with article L. 3122-2, after consulting the trade union delegates and the…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter V: Criminal provisions.

Article L2525-2

Failure to comply with the provisions of article L. 2523-9 is punishable by a fine of 3,750 euros.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Supplementary provisions

Article L3122-24

In the absence of an agreement, a decree may set the list of sectors for which the maximum working week is set at between forty and forty-four hours.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Scope of collective bargaining

Article L3131-2

A company or establishment agreement or, failing that, an industry-level agreement or arrangement may derogate from the minimum daily rest period provided for in article L. 3131-1, under conditions de…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Supplementary provisions

Article L3121-25

…or in certain companies, exceeding the maximum forty-six-hour working week provided for in Articles L. 3121-23 and L. 3121-24 may be authorised for specific periods, under conditions laid down by decr…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Referee.

Article L2524-2

Where the collective bargaining agreement does not provide for a contractual arbitration procedure, the parties concerned may decide by mutual agreement to submit to arbitration any disputes that rema…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Public policy

Article L3122-2

Any work performed during a period of at least nine consecutive hours, including the period between midnight and 5 a.m., is considered to be night work. The period of night work begins at 9 p.m. at th…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Public policy.

Article L3121-29

Overtime is calculated on a weekly basis.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Additional hours by rider

Article L3123-22

…t of eight per year and per employee, except in the case of replacement of a named absent employee; 2° May provide for an increase in pay for hours worked under this rider; 3° Determines the terms and…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Minimum working hours and overtime

Article L3123-29

In the absence of an agreement as provided for in Article L. 3123-21, the rate of increase for overtime is 10% for each overtime hour worked up to one tenth of the hours provided for in the employment…

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