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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Employers' groups.

Article L1255-13

Failure to comply with the provisions of articles L. 1253-1 to L. 1253-10 and L. 1253-17 is punishable by a fine of 3,750 euros. A repeat offence is punishable by six months' imprisonment and a fine o…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 7: Breastfeeding facilities

Article R4152-13

…ding room provided for in article L. 1225-32 is: 1° Separated from any work premises; 2° Ventilated and equipped with windows or other openings with movable frames giving direct access to the outside;…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Single personnel register.

Article L1221-13

A single personnel register is kept in all establishments where employees are employed.The surnames and forenames of all employees are entered in the order of recruitment. These details must be entere…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Payments.

Article L3332-13

…l or contractual rules. However, this rule may not have the effect of calling into question the tax and social security exemptions provided for in article L. 3332-27, provided that a period of twelve…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE V: COMMUNITY ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICES

Article LO6252-13

…ritorial Council: 1° Borrow for the purpose of financing the investments provided for in the budget and carry out financial transactions for the purpose of managing the borrowings, including hedging a…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE V: COMMUNITY ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICES

Article LO6352-13

…ritorial Council: 1° Borrow for the purpose of financing the investments provided for in the budget and carry out financial transactions for the purpose of managing the borrowings, including hedging a…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Persons authorised to practise the profession who are nationals of a Member State of the European Union or of another State party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area

Article R4393-13

…esignated by order of the Minister for Health comprises : 1° The Regional Director for Youth, Sport and Social Cohesion or his representative, as Chairman ; 2° The Director General of the Regional Hea…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Protection of representatives

Article L7343-13

…t as representative, as well as during the six months following the expiry of the representative's mandate. Authorisation is given when the planned termination is not related to the representative dut…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Assistance for employees on part-time work

Article D5122-13

…eelance journalists working on a regular basis within the scope of application of article L. 7112-1 and to employees mentioned in Title I of Book III of Part Seven of this Code.

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter IV: Penalties

Article L824-13

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