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Article D5132-43-8 of the French Labour Code

The Prefect may grant a derogation from the weekly working hours of the holder of a fixed-term contract concluded in application of article L. 1242-3 for all employees of an integration workshop or site presenting particularly serious common difficulties.

The request for exemption is made at the initiative of the employer.

The period during which the minimum weekly working time of twenty hours may be waived may not exceed twelve months.

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Article D5132-43-8

Une dérogation à la durée hebdomadaire de travail du titulaire d’un contrat à durée déterminée conclu en application de l’article L. 1242-3 peut être accordée par le préfet pour tous les salariés d’un atelier et chantier d’insertion présentant des difficultés communes particulièrement importantes.


La demande de dérogation intervient à l’initiative de l’employeur.


La période durant laquelle il peut être dérogé à la durée hebdomadaire minimale de vingt heures ne peut excéder douze mois.

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