Commerce de gros
Convention collective nationale · IDCC 573 · extended
Non-food wholesale distribution. Enter a working week and see instantly whether it stays within the rules, triggers overtime, or breaches a limit.
Key rules at a glance
These are the limits the checker uses for this agreement.
How overtime and hours work
The Commerce de gros convention applies the 35-hour statutory reference week. Weekly working time is capped at 48 hours in absolute terms, with a 44-hour average over any 12 consecutive weeks, and daily hours are limited to 10 within a 13-hour span. A minimum of 11 consecutive hours of daily rest applies between shifts. Overtime is paid at a rising premium: hours from 36 to 43 carry a 25 percent premium, and hours from 44 onward carry 50 percent, with an annual quota of 220 hours. Night work between 21:00 and 06:00 carries a 10 percent premium.
Frequently asked
What is the maximum working week in wholesale trade?+
Weekly working time cannot exceed 48 hours in any single week, and the average is capped at 44 hours over any 12 consecutive weeks. The reference week is 35 hours, so hours worked beyond 35 are treated as overtime within an annual quota of 220 hours.
How is overtime paid under IDCC 573?+
Overtime carries a rising premium: hours from 36 to 43 are paid at a 25 percent premium over the base rate, and hours from 44 onward at 50 percent. The annual overtime quota is 220 hours per employee.
What is the minimum rest between two shifts?+
Employees must receive at least 11 consecutive hours of daily rest between shifts and a weekly rest of at least 35 consecutive hours. Daily working time is limited to 10 hours within a maximum span of 13 hours from start to finish.
Guidance only, based on published Commerce de gros values. Figures change, so verify against the in-force text before relying on a result.
Managing a whole team's hours?
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