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Article L1221-21 of the French Labour Code

The trial period may be renewed once if an extended branch agreement so provides. This agreement sets the conditions and duration of renewals.

The duration of the trial period, including renewals, may not exceed :

1° Four months for manual and clerical workers ;

2° Six months for supervisors and technicians;

3° Eight months for managers.

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Article L1221-21

La période d’essai peut être renouvelée une fois si un accord de branche étendu le prévoit. Cet accord fixe les conditions et les durées de renouvellement.

La durée de la période d’essai, renouvellement compris, ne peut pas dépasser :

1° Quatre mois pour les ouvriers et employés ;

2° Six mois pour les agents de maîtrise et techniciens ;

3° Huit mois pour les cadres.

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