The Constitution prohibits forced or compulsory labor, and it is not known to occur. The Constitution prohibits forced and bonded labor by children and enforces this prohibition effectively. Special restrictions apply to the hiring, work times, and other conditions of workers 16 to 18 years old. The 5 percent adjustment is intended to compensate for the travel costs of the three-quarters of the workforce who commute daily from France. The minimum wage is adequate to provide a decent living for a worker and family.
Most workers receive more than the minimum.
The legal workweek is 39 hours. Health and safety standards are fixed by law and government decree. These standards are enforced by health and safety committees in the workplace and by the government Labor Inspector.