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Working without being declared is:
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Correct answer: forbidden by law. Undeclared work is forbidden by law. The employer risks prison and a fine. The employee does not pay into a pension and gets no paid leave. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “Le droit du travail (5/5)” (in French).
Sources: Sheet “Le droit du travail (5/5)” (French), read on 21 October 2026. Answer written by Hexaciv from this source. Hexaciv is an independent preparation tool. It is not an official website, is not linked to any government body and does not give legal advice. The authoritative source is the Ministry of the Interior's, cited on this page.
The four choices and why
- ✗ allowed for a small job of a few dayspermis pour un petit travail de quelques joursThe law forbids undeclared work, even for a small job.
- ✓ forbidden by lawinterdit par la loiCorrect answer. Undeclared work is forbidden by law. The employer risks prison and a fine. The employee does not pay into a pension and gets no paid leave.
- ✗ allowed if the employee agreespermis si le salarié est d'accordThe employee's agreement changes nothing: the law forbids it.
- ✗ required to get a good salaryobligatoire pour recevoir un bon salaireOn the contrary, it is forbidden and the employee loses rights.
How it reads on exam day
The exam is in French, so this is the question you will see: « Travailler sans être déclaré est : ». Learn the English idea above and the French words in the options.
This question is on the official list for the resident card (CR). The Ministry's wording: “Travailler sans être déclaré est :”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “Le droit du travail (5/5)” (French).
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