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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Calculation of the special profit-sharing reserve.

Article D3324-5

By way of derogation from the provisions of Article D. 3324-4, in the case of public and ministerial offices whose proprietor is not a trader, the equity capital comprises: 1° firstly, the asset value…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Organisation of the national health data system

Article R1461-5

I.-Within the limits of their respective responsibilities and their need to know, only the following have access to the data mentioned in Article R. 1461-4: 1° Staff or service providers of the Platef…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Work carried out from a work plan

Article R4323-59

…or securely fixed rigid guardrails of appropriate strength, placed at a height of between one metre and 1.10 m and comprising at least : a) A stop plinth of 10 to 15 cm, depending on the height chosen…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Work carried out from a work plan

Article R4323-58

…out from a work surface designed, installed or equipped in such a way as to protect workers' health and safety. The workstation must be such that it allows the work to be carried out under ergonomic c…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Individual assessment of exposure to ionising radiation

Article R4451-54

The employer shall forward the prior individual assessment to the occupational physician when he proposes that the worker be classified under Article R. 4451-57 or when he establishes that the worker…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Individual assessment of exposure to ionising radiation

Article R4451-55

Where the user undertaking has recourse to a temporary worker, it shall provide the temporary employment undertaking with a prior individual assessment of the assignment before the worker is made avai…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Individual assessment of exposure to ionising radiation

Article R4451-52

…all assess the individual exposure of workers: 1° Accessing areas defined under Articles R. 4451-24 and R. 4451-28; 2° Crew members on board aircraft and spacecraft in flight; 3° Involved in operation…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Special provisions for certain public sector employees.

Article R5424-5

…nto account. Account is also taken of periods during which the employment relationship is suspended and during which employees receive compensation in application of the statutory provisions applicabl…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Definition of the field of fitting professions

Article D4364-5

…s, or of these two associated anatomical regions. Fitting covers the design, taking of measurements and any moulding, manufacture, fitting, delivery of the appliance, checking its tolerance and immedi…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 2: Ordinary powers of investigation

Article L512-50

A decree in the Council of State shall define the terms and conditions for the application of this section.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
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