New law allows longer workweek
From Times Wire Reports
French lawmakers took a step toward ending the country’s decade-long experiment with a 35-hour workweek, passing a bill that gives companies greater latitude to extend working hours.
The new law retains the legal limit on working hours but allows companies to negotiate opt-outs with employees.
It also allows companies to increase the maximum number of working days for white-collar workers to 235 per year from 218.
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