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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Joint committees

Article D2261-9

The Minister for Labour may, in application of Article L. 2261-20, call a joint committee meeting.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Night work

Article R3163-2

In the hotel and catering sectors, night work by young workers may only be authorised between 10 p.m. and 11.30 p.m.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Working hours

Article R3162-1

…y-five hours per week, subject to a limit of ten hours per day and forty hours per week for: 1° Activities carried out on building sites; 2° Activities carried out on public works sites; 3° Creation,…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter V: Criminal provisions

Article R3165-5

…every day of the week and failing to grant him or her the minimum rest period, in breach of the provisions of article L. 3164-7 and the decrees issued for their application, is punishable by a fifth-…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter V: Criminal provisions

Article R3165-6

Failure to comply with the provisions of article L. 3164-8, relating to exemptions for young workers from working on public holidays, is punishable by a fourth-class fine.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter V: Criminal provisions

Article R3165-7

Failure to comply with the provisions of article L. 3164-1, relating to the minimum daily rest period for young workers, is punishable by a fifth-class fine. Repeated offences are punishable in accord…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Night work

Article R3163-5

…of one year, renewable. The Labour Inspector will assess the particular characteristics of the activity justifying the exemption. If no response is received within one month of the application being…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter V: Criminal provisions

Article R3165-2

…n uninterrupted period of effective work of more than four and a half hours, in disregard of the provisions of article L. 3162-3, is punishable by the fine laid down for fifth class offences, imposed…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Night work

Article R3163-6

The decrees of the Conseil d'Etat necessary for the application of the provisions of this chapter shall be issued after consultation of the Conseil d'Orientation des Conditions de Travail.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter V: Criminal provisions

Article R3165-1

Failure to comply with the provisions of articles L. 3162-1 and L. 3162-2, relating to the working hours of young workers, is punishable by a fourth-class fine, imposed as many times as there are empl…

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