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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Obligations and financial solidarity of principals and project owners.

Article L8222-1

…f the performance of the contract, any person shall check that his co-contractor is complying with: 1° the formalities referred to in articles L. 8221-3 and L. 8221-5; 2° only one of the formalities m…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: General provisions.

Article L8221-1

The following are prohibited 1° Total or partial concealment of work, as defined and performed under the conditions set out in Articles L. 8221-3 and L. 8221-5; 2° Advertising, by any means whatsoever…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Criminal provisions.

Article L8224-3

…provided for in articles L. 8224-1 and L. 8224-2 are liable to the following additional penalties: 1° Prohibition, in accordance with the provisions of article 131-27 of the French Penal Code, either…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Obligations and financial solidarity of principals and project owners.

Article L8222-2

…with the person who has been the subject of an official report for the offence of undeclared work: 1° To the payment of taxes and compulsory contributions as well as penalties and increases owed by t…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Determination of salary.

Article L7422-5

…et in accordance with the provisions of Articles L. 7422-1 to L. 7422-3. To this rate must be added 1° Where applicable, the increases provided for in articles L. 7422-9 and L. 7422-10 ; 2° The worksh…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Supply and delivery of works.

Article L7421-1

…bulletin or booklet is drawn up. In particular, it specifies the information that must be included: 1° When the work to be carried out in the home is handed over ; 2° On delivery of the completed work…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Criminal provisions.

Article L8234-1

…d a fine of €30,000. The penalties are increased to five years' imprisonment and a fine of €75,000: 1° When the offence is committed against more than one person ; 2° When the offence is committed aga…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Criminal provisions.

Article L8243-1

…d a fine of €30,000. The penalties are increased to five years' imprisonment and a fine of €75,000: 1° When the offence is committed against more than one person ; 2° When the offence is committed aga…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Concealed employment.

Article L8221-6

…principal by an employment contract in the performance of the activity giving rise to registration:1° Natural persons registered in the trade and companies register, in the national register of compa…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Composition, organisation and operation

Article L7345-3

…er to carry out the tasks entrusted to it, the Employment Platforms Social Relations Authority may: 1° Request to be provided with any document in the possession of the platforms that is necessary for…

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