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Article L1134-5 of the French Labour Code

An action for damages resulting from discrimination must be brought within five years of the date on which the discrimination came to light.

This period may not be modified by agreement.

Damages and interest compensate for the entire loss resulting from the discrimination, for the entire duration of the discrimination.

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Article L1134-5
L’action en réparation du préjudice résultant d’une discrimination se prescrit par cinq ans à compter de la révélation de la discrimination.


Ce délai n’est pas susceptible d’aménagement conventionnel.


Les dommages et intérêts réparent l’entier préjudice résultant de la discrimination, pendant toute sa durée.

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