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What is the legal working week in France?
An official question of the French civic exam, with its answer and the official text that proves it, in French and English.
Multi-year residence permit no. 170
Quelle est la durée légale du temps de travail par semaine ?
What is the legal working week in France?
Answer. 35 hours per week.
35 heures par semaine.
The legal full time working week is 35 hours. Any hours beyond that count as overtime, which is either paid extra or given back as time off.
The official text that proves it
« Le droit du travail détermine une référence pour la durée de travail des salariés à temps complet : 35 heures par semaine . Cette durée s’applique à toutes les entreprises. »
Labour law sets a reference working time for full time employees, 35 hours per week. This applies to all companies.
In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet
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