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Article L3132-26 of the French Labour Code

In retail establishments where the weekly rest period normally takes place on Sundays, this rest period may be cancelled on the Sundays designated for each retail establishment by decision of the mayor taken after consulting the municipal council. The number of such Sundays may not exceed twelve per calendar year. The list of Sundays is drawn up before 31 December for the following year. It may be amended in the…

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Article L3132-27 of the French Labour Code

Any employee deprived of Sunday rest shall receive remuneration at least equal to double the remuneration normally due for an equivalent period, as well as equivalent compensatory rest in time. The order issued in application of article L. 3132-26 determines the conditions under which this rest is granted, either collectively or by rotation in the fortnight preceding or following the withdrawal of the rest period. If Sunday rest is cancelled…

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