Subsection 1: Nature and representativeness of the association

The trade association referred to in I of article L. 519-11 is a not-for-profit association with its registered office in France.

The professional association does not carry out the tasks of a professional trade union within the meaning of Book I of Part Two of the Labour Code and is not representative in this respect, whatever form it takes, whether federal or integrated.

To be considered as representative within the meaning of I of article L. 519-13, a professional association must have paid-up members representing at least 10% of the total number of professionals subject to compulsory membership, or at least 5% when the association is also recognised as representative under III of article L. 541-4 of this Code or underarticle R. 513-23 of the Insurance Code. The total number of professionals required…