When the Regional Director of Companies, Competition, Consumption, Labour and Employment considers imposing the penalty referred to in Article L. 1142-10, he shall inform the employer, by any means which confirms receipt by the addressee, within a maximum period of two months from the date of transmission of the report referred to in Article D. 1142-9.
It invites the employer to submit its observations and to justify, where applicable, the reasons for its failure to do so within a period of one month. This period may be extended by one month at the request of the person concerned, if justified by the circumstances or complexity of the situation. The employer may be heard at his request.