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Article L3132-31 of the French Labour Code

The Labour Inspector may, notwithstanding any criminal proceedings, refer the matter to the court in summary proceedings in order to order all appropriate measures to put an end to the unlawful employment of employees in breach of the provisions of articles L. 3132-3 and L. 3132-13 in retail establishments and establishments providing services to consumers.

In particular, the court may order the establishment or establishments concerned to close on Sundays. It may also impose a penalty payment to the Treasury.

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Article L3132-31

L’inspecteur du travail peut, nonobstant toutes poursuites pénales, saisir en référé le juge judiciaire pour voir ordonner toutes mesures propres à faire cesser dans les établissements de vente au détail et de prestations de services au consommateur l’emploi illicite de salariés en infraction aux dispositions des articles L. 3132-3 et L. 3132-13.

Le juge judiciaire peut notamment ordonner la fermeture le dimanche du ou des établissements concernés. Il peut assortir sa décision d’une astreinte liquidée au profit du Trésor.

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