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Article L5425-8 of the French Labour Code

Any jobseeker may engage in voluntary work.

This activity may not be carried out with a previous employer, nor replace salaried employment, and must remain compatible with the obligation to seek employment.

Voluntary work is not considered a legitimate reason for not applying the provisions of article L. 5426-2.

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Article L5425-8

Tout demandeur d’emploi peut exercer une activité bénévole.

Cette activité ne peut s’accomplir chez un précédent employeur, ni se substituer à un emploi salarié, et doit rester compatible avec l’obligation de recherche d’emploi.

L’exercice d’une activité bénévole n’est pas considéré comme un motif légitime pour écarter l’application des dispositions prévues par l’article L. 5426-2.

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