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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Certification and publication of the accounts of trade unions and professional employers' organisations

Article D2135-9

The threshold provided for in article L. 2135-6 is set at 230,000 euros at the end of each financial year. For the purposes of calculating the resources referred to in the first paragraph, the amount…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Sole subsection: Supplementary provisions

Article D3142-78

In the absence of the agreement mentioned inarticle L. 3142-129, the request to extend the leave or the period of part-time work devoted to teaching or research previously granted is sent to the emplo…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Exhibitions subject to authorisation

Article R4451-91

The employer shall ensure that the worker concerned: 1° Has given his agreement to carry out this work; 2° Has the benefit of all the appropriate means of protection; 3° Is classified as category A; 4…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions

Article R3512-20

I.-All processes intended to undermine the neutrality and uniformity of packaging units, outer packaging or overwrapping, in particular those intended to give them specific auditory, olfactory or visu…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Service contracts.

Article R5323-13

The private employment agency sends to the public employment service agency commissioning the placement service and, in all cases, to Pôle emploi, the information relating to the jobseeker that is nec…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 2: Educational assistance

Article 375-3

If the protection of the child so requires, the children's judge may decide to entrust the child:1° To the other parent;2° To another member of the family or a trustworthy third party;3° To a departme…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter V: Refunds

Article 1352-8

The restitution of a service takes place in value. This is assessed at the date on which it was provided.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter III: Investigating courts

Article 883

The time limits provided for in Article

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 5: Employment of foreign nationals not authorised to work.

Article L8271-18

The provisions of article L. 8271-13 apply to the investigation and recording of offences relating to the employment of foreign nationals not authorised to work.

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Employment during school holidays

Article D4153-4

Minors may only be assigned to light work that is not likely to be harmful to their safety, health or development.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
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