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Article L3122-12 of the French Labour Code

Where night work is incompatible with overriding family obligations, in particular childcare or the care of a dependent person, refusal to work the night shift does not constitute misconduct or grounds for dismissal and the night worker may request to be assigned to a day shift.

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Article L3122-12

Lorsque le travail de nuit est incompatible avec des obligations familiales impérieuses, notamment avec la garde d’un enfant ou la prise en charge d’une personne dépendante, le refus du travail de nuit ne constitue pas une faute ou un motif de licenciement et le travailleur de nuit peut demander son affectation sur un poste de jour.

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