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Article D3121-4 of the French Labour Code

Exceeding the maximum daily working time provided for in article L. 3121-18 may be authorised in cases where a temporary increase in activity is required, in particular for one of the following reasons:
1° Work that must be completed within a specific timeframe due to its nature, the burdens imposed on the company or the commitments entered into by the company;
2° Seasonal work;
3° Work involving increased activity on certain days of the week, month or year.

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Article D3121-4

Le dépassement de la durée quotidienne maximale du travail effectif, prévue à l’article L. 3121-18, peut être autorisé dans les cas où un surcroît temporaire d’activité est imposé, notamment pour l’un des motifs suivants :
1° Travaux devant être exécutés dans un délai déterminé en raison de leur nature, des charges imposées à l’entreprise ou des engagements contractés par celle-ci ;
2° Travaux saisonniers ;
3° Travaux impliquant une activité accrue pendant certains jours de la semaine, du mois ou de l’année.

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