Paragraph 1: Common provisions

Authorisation to exceed the maximum weekly working time provided for in articles L. 3121-21 and L. 3121-25 may only be granted for a period expressly set by the competent authority. On expiry of this period, a new authorisation may only be granted by an express decision following a new application by the interested parties, examined under the same conditions as the initial application. The authorisation may be revoked at any…

Where the maximum working week is exceeded, compensatory measures may be taken, in the beneficiary companies:1° Either to reduce the average working week to less than forty-six hours for a specified period after the date on which the derogation expires;2° Or to provide employees with additional rest periods;3° Or to reduce the maximum working week for a limited period.The nature and conditions of this compensation are set out in the…