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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Supplementary provisions

Article L3142-74

In the absence of an agreement mentioned in article L. 3142-73, the following provisions apply: 1° The maximum duration of leave is six months. It is six weeks in the event of an emergency; 2° The len…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Provisions specific to the départements of Moselle, Bas-Rhin and Haut-Rhin.

Article L3134-7

Derogations from the provisions of articles L. 3134-3 and L. 3134-4 may be granted by the administrative authority for categories of activities whose full or partial operation is necessary on Sundays…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article L3142-70

In an emergency, the employer is not obliged to give reasons for refusal, and silence does not constitute agreement.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article L3142-71

At the end of the international solidarity leave or following its interruption for reasons of force majeure, the employee returns to his previous job or to a similar job with at least equivalent pay.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Public policy.

Article L3141-7

When the number of working days calculated in accordance with articles L. 3141-3 and L. 3141-6 is not a whole number, the duration of the leave is increased to the next higher whole number.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article L3142-72

At the end of the leave, the employee will provide the employer with a certificate issued by the association or organisation concerned stating that the mission has been completed.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Principles.

Article L3253-7

The employee's right is guaranteed regardless of whether the employer complies with the provisions of this section or with his obligations towards the institutions provided for in Article L. 3253-14.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Seizures and assignments.

Article L3252-7

Remuneration may not be subject to sequestration.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Employee participation in the nation's economic development.

Article L3231-7

The minimum growth wage rate is set by regulation following a procedure determined by decree.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Public holidays.

Article L3164-7

In industrial establishments operating continuously, young workers may be employed every day of the week, subject to the minimum rest period provided for in articles L. 3132-2 and L. 3164-2.

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