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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Help with adapting the workplace

Article R5213-32

The financial assistance provided for in Article L. 5213-10 may concern, in particular: 1° The adaptation of machines or tools; 2° The adaptation of workstations, including the individual equipment ne…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Work permit categories and authorised professional activities

Article D5221-2-1

…order to work in an employed capacity for a period of three months or less in the following areas: 1° Sporting, cultural, artistic and scientific events; 2° Conferences, seminars and trade fairs; 3°…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 6: Implementation procedures and specifications for the supported employment scheme

Article D5213-89

…ay be beneficiaries of the supported employment scheme, giving rise to support from their employer: 1° Disabled workers recognised under article L. 5213-2 who have a project for integration into an or…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Implementation through the payment of an annual contribution

Article D5212-23

The deductible expenses referred to in Article L. 5212-11 relate to :1° Carrying out diagnostics and work to make the company's premises accessible to beneficiaries of the employment obligation ;2° Ma…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Bodies authorised to grant and manage advances

Article R5141-25

…cial Code. In order to be accredited, organisations must demonstrate the following characteristics: 1° Their capacity and expertise in receiving and advising business start-ups or takeovers; 2° Recogn…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Organisation of the business start-up or takeover support programme

Article R5141-29

…purpose. The actions are carried out as part of a programme comprising the following three phases: 1° A set-up assistance phase, lasting a maximum of four months for a business start-up project and s…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Purpose

Article D5134-145

…4-100 carry out social and cultural mediation tasks. The activities of these adult relays include : 1° Welcoming people, listening to them and carrying out any activity that contributes to social cohe…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Implementation by application of an agreement

Article R5212-17

…er or the branch shall send the competent administrative authority mentioned in article R. 5212-15: 1° The annual reports and the summary report of the actions carried out under the agreement, specify…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Implementation by application of an agreement

Article R5212-15

The administrative authorities responsible for issuing approval are: 1° For industry-level agreements, the Minister for Employment; 2° For company-level agreements, the Prefect of the département in w…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article R5151-6

…the automated processing, within the limits strictly necessary for the performance of their duties: 1° Employees of the Directorate for Research, Studies and Statistics of the Ministry of Employment,…

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