In April 1997, the Commission was informed of the contentious agreements reached by Hoffmann-La Roche and Jungbunzlauer in the United States (see recital 64). Dismissal allowances under legislation and collective agreements Each Member State ensures that there are appropriate laws and regulations, other measures or collective agreements that prescribe short expressions: 1-400, 401-800, 801-1200, another reference to collective agreements; (e) To a extent consistent with the Member State`s national laws and practices, seafarers` employment contracts contain all applicable collective agreements; In April 1997, the Commission was informed of the pleas advanced by Hoffmann-La Roche and Jungbunzlauer in the United States (see recital 64). Rights on the basis of collective agreements or social plans are also excluded. Where a collective agreement is all or part of the sailor`s employment contract, a copy of that contract must be present on board. . If the option exists, the Commission will use companies that would enforce collective agreements and comply with relevant ILO conventions. contracting parties subject to state control of the port.