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Que doit faire un employeur pour fixer un salaire ?What must an employer do when setting a salary?

Answer

Respecter au minimum le SMIC et la convention collectivePay at least the SMIC (minimum wage) and respect the collective agreement

Explanation

The employer cannot pay less than the SMIC (minimum wage). It must also respect the minimum wages set by the collective agreement of its sector.

Source: service-public.gouv.fr – Salaire minimum (Smic)Updated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

The 4 options, in French as at the exam

Demander l’accord du maire de la communeAsk the mayor of the municipality for approval
Respecter au minimum le SMIC et la convention collectivePay at least the SMIC (minimum wage) and respect the collective agreement (Correct answer)
Payer le même salaire dans toutes les entreprisesPay the same salary as in every other company
Fixer librement un salaire inférieur au SMICFreely set a salary below the SMIC

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