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Showing 9911000 of 61564 articles for Art. Cass. com. 12 May 2004 · Cass. com. 19 October 1982 · Cass. 3e civ. 4 February 1976 · Cass. 3e civ. 2 June 1982

French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Remuneration and social protection

Article L6323-19

During the training period, the employee is covered by the social security system relating to protection against accidents at work and occupational illnesses.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 5: Information.

Article LO6431-19

Every member of the territorial council has the right, within the scope of his or her office, to be informed of the affairs of the local authority that are the subject of deliberation.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Status of employees.

Article D5424-19

The employee loses his right to compensation if he refuses to carry out the work requested of him by his company, when this work can be carried out during the bad weather, particularly in the workshop…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: General conditions of practice.

Article L2122-19

The mayor may grant, under his supervision and responsibility, by order, delegation of signature:1° To the director general of services and the deputy director general of town hall services;2° To the…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 3: Beneficiaries of stateless status

Article L424-19

…mily member of a beneficiary of stateless status", identical to the card provided for in article L. 424-18, issued to a foreign national who has obtained stateless status, is issued to: 1° Their spous…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: General conditions

Article D6124-197

…home hospital care authorisation has a multidisciplinary team comprising : 1° At least one doctor; 2° At least one State-qualified or registered nurse; 3° At least one social service assistant, socia…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Filing of international applications

Article L614-19

The Minister responsible for defence is authorised to take cognisance at the Institut national de la propriété industrielle, on a confidential basis, of international applications for the protection o…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Events and meetings subject to declaration

Article A331-19

The administrative authority issues a declaration receipt to the organiser when the application is complete. This receipt is also sent by the prefect to the local police authorities concerned by the e…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 1: Provisions common to the various enforcement courts

Article D49-19

…ry, issued a warrant to bring in or arrest the person in accordance with the provisions of Article 712-17 or a search note in accordance with the provisions of Article D. 49-20, or rule in accordance…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Composition

Article D1432-19

Any member who loses the capacity for which he was appointed ceases to be a member of the Supervisory Board. If a member ceases to be a member of the Supervisory Board on which he or she sat, a new me…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
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