Subsection 2: Seasonal breaks.

The seasonal work stoppage periods provided for in article L. 5424-7 are determined by the Regional Director of Companies, Competition, Consumption, Labour and Employment after consulting a committee composed as follows: 1° Four employer members and four employee members appointed respectively by the representative employers’ and employees’ organisations for the professional activities mentioned in article D. 5424-7; 2° The departmental director of equipment; 3° The chief engineer of bridges, waterways…

The periods of seasonal cessation may vary according to the nature of the professions listed in article D. 5424-7. They may be revised each year before 1st August.

The decision of the Regional Director for Business, Competition, Consumption, Labour and Employment is subject to approval by the Minister for Employment.