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Showing 15511560 of 66453 articles for Art. Cass. 1ère civ. 19-9-2007 n° 06-15.295 and Cass. civ. 3-10-2019 n° 18-22.945 F-D

French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Legal proceedings

Article D1251-33

After the fifteen-day period provided for in 3° of article D. 1251-33, the employee's tacit acceptance is deemed to have been obtained.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Use for professional retraining projects

Article D4163-30-3

…the application for funding complies with the conditions for access set out in article D. 4163-30-1 and that the training provider is certified under the conditions set out in article L. 6316-1. II -…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions

Article D6211-3

…dical biology examination is validated by a medical biologist before any communication. The surname and first name of the medical biologist appear in full on the communicated result of the examination…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER IV : Financial provisions

Article D5334-3

…ve; 6° The departmental director of social cohesion or the departmental director of social cohesion and population protection or their representative; 7° The departmental director of youth and sports…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Remuneration and social protection

Article L6323-19

…employee is covered by the social security system relating to protection against accidents at work and occupational illnesses.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Chairman and Vice-Chairman

Article R1423-19

Within fifteen days of the election of the chairmen and vice-chairmen provided for in articles R. 1423-13 and R. 1423-14, any member of the panel who disputes the legality of the election may lodge an…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Health checks and surveillance

Article R1321-19

To carry out the analysis programme provided for in articles R. 1321-10, R. 1321-15, R. 1321-15-1 and R. 1321-16 and for the additional analyses provided for in articles R. 1321-17 and R. 1321-18, wat…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Travel allowances and expenses

Article R2523-19

The rates and conditions for awarding the fixed allowances provided for in articles R. 2523-17 and R. 2523-18 and the holiday allowances are set by joint order of the ministers responsible for labour,…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Loading bays and ramps

Article R4214-19

The dimensions of the loads likely to be transported are taken into account in the design and layout of loading bays and ramps.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Preventive measures and resources

Article R4412-19

The employer is responsible for the maintenance of personal protective equipment and work clothing. When maintenance is carried out outside the establishment, the head of the company responsible for t…

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