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Showing 531540 of 51351 articles for Art. Cass. 1ère civ. 5-3-2014 n° 13-11.651 F-D

French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Reports

Article D4622-56

A company accounting report, certified by a statutory auditor, is submitted in addition to the reports provided for in articles D. 4622-54 and D. 4622-55 by the end of the first half-year following th…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Paragraph 6: Financial provisions.

Article D5842-5

I. - The articles R. 5211-13 to R. 5211-15, with the exception of its first paragraph, article R. 5211-18 and article R. 5211-18-1 are applicable in French Polynesia subject to the adaptations provide…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Prohibitions

Article D1242-5

The exemptions referred to in the fourth paragraph of Article L. 1242-6 are granted by the Regional Director for Business, Competition, Consumer Affairs, Labour and Employment under the conditions set…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Operation

Article D211-59

The Board of Directors decides on the business of the school. In particular, it deliberates on the following matters 1° The school's internal regulations ; 2° The general organisation of the school; 3…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 2: Administrative and litigation procedure

Article D312-5

The chairman of the committee referred to in article D. 312-3 is chosen from among persons who have served as head of a diplomatic or consular post. In addition, the committee comprises: 2° A represen…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 4: Artificial baths

Article D1332-54

Artificial bathing areas that qualify as bathing areas with paid access within the meaning ofarticle D. 322-12 of the French Sports Code must meet the technical and equipment safety standards set out…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Allocation de professionnalisation et de solidarité et allocation de fin de droits.

Article D5424-54

The excesses provided for in the annexes mentioned in I of article D. 5424-51 are applicable to the end-of-rights allowance. At the end of the period of compensation under this allowance, any remainin…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Payment.

Article D5522-53

The job creation premium, worth 34,650 euros, is paid annually according to the following scale:1° During each of the first three calendar years: 5,500 euros;2° During each of the following three cale…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Notification file

Article D261-5

Notification files are examined by staff who are subject to the ethical obligations set out in Chapter IV of Law no. 83-634 of 13 July 1983 on the rights and obligations of civil servants.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Industrial tribunal members

Article D1423-58

The allowances provided for in articles D. 1423-56 and D. 1423-57 are paid on a monthly basis after the registrar, who is responsible for collecting information, verifying and certifying applications…

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