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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Single section: Hospitality certificates

Article L313-6

Each request for validation of a reception certificate gives rise to the collection of a fee of 30 euros paid by the accommodation provider, recovered in the same way as stamp duty.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 3: Validation of acquired experience

Article A212-43-3

The interview provided for inarticle L. 335-5 of the Education Code is conducted by at least two members of the selection panel. It lasts between 15 and 30 minutes.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Pre-resumption visit

Article R4624-29

In order to encourage employees to remain in work, employees who have been off work for more than 30 days are entitled to a pre-reinstatement visit.

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article D4163-2

The thresholds associated with the occupational risk factors mentioned in I of Article L. 4163-1 are set as follows: 1° For the aggressive physical environment: OCCUPATIONAL RISK FACTOR THRESHOLD Acti…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Provisions relating to Mayotte

Article L1524-2

For the application in Mayotte of articles L. 1225-10 and L. 1225-14, the words: "l'allocation journalière prévue à l'article L. 333-1 of the Social Security Code" are replaced by the words: "the dail…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 5: Agreements relating to unemployment insurance.

Article L5422-22

To be approved, the agreements mentioned in article L. 5422-20 must have been negotiated and concluded at national and cross-industry level between representative employers' and employees' organisatio…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter II: Provisions specific to New Caledonia

Article R732-2

Article R. 112-5 is applicable in New Caledonia, as amended by Decree no. 2013-232 of 20 March 2013.

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter III: Provisions specific to French Polynesia

Article R733-2

Article R. 112-5 is applicable in French Polynesia, as amended by Decree no. 2013-232 of 20 March 2013.

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Remuneration of apprentices in the non-industrial and commercial public sector

Article D6272-2

Public employers may increase the remuneration provided for in article D. 6222-26 by 10 points or 20 points.

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Working conditions and organisation of service obligations

Article R6153-1-6

The provisions of article R. 6153-20 relating to interruptions in service during the training period are applicable to junior doctors.

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
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