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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article L1421-1

The industrial tribunal is a joint jurisdiction.It and its various panels are composed of an equal number of employees and employers.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Disciplinary measures.

Article L1331-1

Any measure, other than verbal comments, taken by the employer as a result of an action taken by the employee which the employer considers to be at fault, whether or not this measure is likely to have…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Disciplinary measures.

Article L1331-2

Fines or other financial penalties are prohibited.Any provision or stipulation to the contrary is deemed unwritten.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article L1521-3

For the application of this Part to Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon and in the absence of specific mention of this collectivity:1° The powers devolved to the Prefect, in the region or in the department, are…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Representativeness criteria.

Article L2121-2

If it is necessary to determine the representativeness of a trade union or professional organisation other than those affiliated to one of the representative organisations at national level, the admin…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Representativeness criteria.

Article L2121-1

The representativeness of trade union organisations is determined on the basis of the following cumulative criteria: 1° Respect for republican values; 2° Independence; 3° Financial transparency; 4° A…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article L1521-4

For the application of this Part to Saint-Barthélemy and Saint-Martin and in the absence of any specific mention of one or other of these collectivities :1° The powers devolved to the Prefect, in the…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article L1521-2-2

For the application of this Part to Mayotte and in the absence of any specific mention of this collectivity:1° The powers devolved to the Prefect in the region or department are exercised by the Prefe…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article L1451-1

When a request is made to the industrial tribunal to classify the termination of the employment contract at the employee's initiative as a result of acts of which the employee is accused by the employ…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article L1521-1

The provisions of this Part apply in Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Mayotte and Réunion, Saint-Barthélemy, Saint-Martin and Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, subject to the adaptations provided for in…

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