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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Operating conditions.

Article R4644-4

The agreement referred to in article R. 4644-2 may not include clauses authorising the registered occupational risk prevention practitioner to perform procedures falling within the remit of the occupa…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Guidance contract

Article D981-4

…Social Security Code, the exemption provided for in Article L. 981-6 is applicable to contributions and contributions payable by the employer and due :1. In respect of sickness, maternity, invalidity,…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Title II: SAFETY

Article L421-4

Producers and distributors shall take all appropriate measures to contribute to compliance with all the safety obligations laid down in this Title.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter IV: Bankruptcy and other offences.

Article L654-4

…anager of an investment services provider, the penalties are increased to seven years' imprisonment and a fine of €100,000..

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Title I: RESEARCH AND MONITORING

Article R511-4

The electronic signature shall be affixed under the conditions laid down in Articles 1366 and 1367 of the Civil Code. This signature is at least of an advanced level based on a qualified certificate,…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Single chapter.

Article L4711-4

The documents mentioned in articles L. 4711-1 and L. 4711-2 are communicated, under conditions determined by regulation, to the members of the social and economic committees, to the occupational physi…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Conversion to part-time or full-time work

Article L3123-4

An employee's refusal to work part-time is neither a fault nor grounds for dismissal.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER IV : Relations between the State and the local authority

Article L6454-4

The local authority's liability is eliminated or mitigated when a State authority has replaced the president of the territorial council in implementing police measures, in circumstances or under condi…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 5: Substitution of the user for the modelling agency in the event of insufficient security

Article R7123-40

…7123-20 that are still due is subrogated, up to the same amount, to all the rights of the employees and the social security bodies against the modelling agency.

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 5: Substitution of the user for the modelling agency in the event of insufficient security

Article R7123-41

When a social security body sues a user, substituted for a modelling agency due to insufficient security, for the reimbursement of social security benefits for failure to pay the contributions due, th…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
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