A new law protecting the wages and working rights of Channel ferry staff will come into force on January 1 next year.
The Le Gac law is set to impose minimum salaries on regular crossings that include a French port, plus time on shore must be at least equal to time onboard.
It follows strong criticism of P&O, which sacked 800 British crew without notice last year and replaced them with staff from countries such as India paid, in some cases, 5.15/hour.
A decree is also expected setting a maximum time on board.
Punishment including criminal fines of 7,500/employee for a first offence, then double (and prison) for a repeat offence, are planned for breaking the law.
A similar UK law, awaiting secondary legislation, is also set to take effect on January 1.
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A spokesman for the French ferries union Feets FO, Etienne Castillo, said the combined effect should be to enforce the maximum of whichever is more favourable on ships crossing between French and UK ports.
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