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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Principles.

Article L2141-8

The provisions of articles L. 2141-5 to L. 2141-7 are a matter of public policy. Any measure taken by the employer contrary to these provisions shall be deemed to be improper and shall give rise to da…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Annual negotiations

Article L2241-8

The organisations bound by a branch agreement or, failing that, by professional agreements meet at least once a year to negotiate on wages. These negotiations shall take into account the objective of…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Disputes.

Article L2143-8

Disputes relating to the conditions of appointment of legal or contractual trade union delegates fall within the sole jurisdiction of the courts. An appeal is only admissible if it is lodged within fi…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Branch agreements and professional agreements.

Article L2232-8

Branch agreements and professional agreements include, for the benefit of company employees taking part in negotiations, as well as in meetings of the joint bodies that they set up, provisions relatin…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Economic, social, environmental and trade union training leave

Article L2145-8

The total number of days of leave which may be taken each year by all the employees of the establishment for the training provided for in this sub-section and in articles L. 2325-44 and L. 4614-14 rel…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Opposition.

Article L2231-8

Any objection to the entry into force of an agreement must be made in writing and must state the reasons for the objection. It shall specify the points of disagreement. The signatories shall be notifi…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Common provisions.

Article L2281-8

The agreement or the statement of disagreement, drawn up in application of article L. 2242-5, is filed with the administrative authority under conditions laid down by regulation.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Information and communication.

Article L2262-8

Copies of the texts of agreements filed with the administrative authority may be communicated and issued under the conditions laid down by decree in the Conseil d'Etat.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Revision.

Article L2261-8

The amendment revising all or part of an agreement or arrangement automatically replaces the stipulations of the agreement or arrangement that it amends. It may be invoked against all employers and em…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General powers

Article L2312-8

I. - The task of the Social and Economic Committee is to ensure that employees are able to express their views collectively so that their interests are taken into account on an ongoing basis in decisi…

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