Contracts and working conditions

6 questions

• GuideContracts and working conditions

  What should I do before resigning or changing employer?

  Review employment notice and the immigration position together. Keep the current authorisation, contract and proposed new offer. Ask whether a new work authorisation or status step is necessary before starting the new jo

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  Can I assume every night or Sunday shift has the same premium?

  No. Ask for the applicable agreement and itemised rules for nights, Sundays, public holidays and overtime. Request an ordinary-month example and keep attendance records. A previous employer’s premium is not proof of the

  WorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026
• GuideContracts and working conditions

  How is ordinary paid leave earned?

  The general framework accrues 2.5 jours ouvrables per month of qualifying work, normally five weeks for a full year. Different counting methods and situations need care. Ask whether the employer records ouvrables or ouvr

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  Is 35 hours a maximum that can never be exceeded?

  No. It is the general statutory full-time reference, not a universal absolute limit. Overtime, scheduling and maximum-hours rules require separate assessment. Ask which arrangement and collective rules govern the propose

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  What is the difference between CDI CDD and intérim?

  CDI is indefinite employment, CDD is fixed-term and intérim involves a temporary-work arrangement. Ask who the legal employer is and which conditions apply. Contract terminology alone does not determine the worker’s immi

  WorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026
• GuideContracts and working conditions

  What should I check before signing?

  Check employer, job, workplace, contract type, hours, pay, classification, collective agreement, probation and notice. Obtain written terms and an explanation you understand. Keep the contract privately rather than posti

  WorkMarket.eu Team21 Oct 2026

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