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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 10: Temporary non-medical accommodation for pregnant women

Article R6111-56

The accommodation referred to in this section is for a maximum of five consecutive nights prior to the expected date of delivery, as assessed by a doctor or midwife The period referred to in the previ…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Provisions relating to leave for health or family reasons

Article R6152-820

When it has been medically established by the medical committee mentioned in article R. 6152-36 that the person concerned is unfit to hold his post, the appointing authority shall seek to redeploy him…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Adoption leave.

Article L1225-46-1

An employee who returns to his or her original job after the adoption leave referred to in this section is entitled to the professional interview referred to in I of Article L. 6315-1.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Section III: Payment of compensation.

Article L172-26

The contribution to general average, whether provisional or definitive, and the costs of assistance and salvage shall be reimbursed by the insurer in proportion to the value insured by him, less, wher…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter I: Common provisions

Article R621-3

For the application of articles…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Chapter III: Reservations

Article L3113-1

Concession contracts may be reserved for adapted companies mentioned in article L. 5213-13 of the French Labour Code, for establishments and services providing assistance through work mentioned in art…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: PREPARATION FOR OFFICIAL EXECUTION

Article L721-1

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to a foreign national who is the subject of a removal order as soon as it is issued and then at any time during the procedure until he or she is actually rem…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: General conditions of practice.

Article L2122-18-1

The deputy district councillor is responsible for all matters relating primarily to the district or districts for which he or she is responsible. He/she ensures that residents are kept informed and en…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Compensation for loss resulting from non-performance of the contract

Article 1231-1

The debtor is ordered, where appropriate, to pay damages either for the non-performance of the obligation or for the delay in performance, if he does not prove that performance was prevented by force…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 2: Delivery.

Article 1620

In the event that, in accordance with the preceding article, there is reason to increase the price due to overmeasurement, the purchaser has the option of either withdrawing from the contract or provi…

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