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Article R3221-1 of the French Labour Code

The Labour Inspectorate supervisory officer may demand to be informed of the various factors involved in determining remuneration in the company, in particular the standards, categories, criteria and basis of calculation referred to in Article L. 3221-6.

He may conduct an adversarial investigation during which the employer and the employees concerned may be assisted by a person of their choice.

If a procedure for resolving difficulties is implemented under the conditions provided for in article R. 2261-1, it shall take cognisance of the opinions and observations formulated during this procedure.

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Article R3221-1


L’agent de contrôle de l’inspection du travail peut exiger communication des différents éléments qui concourent à la détermination des rémunérations dans l’entreprise, notamment des normes, catégories, critères et bases de calcul mentionnés à l’article L. 3221-6.


Il peut procéder à une enquête contradictoire au cours de laquelle l’employeur et les salariés intéressés peuvent se faire assister d’une personne de leur choix.


En cas de mise en œuvre d’une procédure de règlement des difficultés dans les conditions prévues à l’article R. 2261-1, il prend connaissance des avis et observations formulés au cours de celle-ci.

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