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Showing 13711380 of 55440 articles for Art. Cass. com. 4-2-2004 n° 01-13.516

French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Ventilation.

Article R4534-43

The quality of the air in underground galleries and shafts must be compatible with the health and safety of workers.

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: Nominations

Article A713-4

At least thirty days before the last day of the ballot, the candidates submit a copy of their ballot paper and circular to the election organising committee for validation. In the event of candidacies…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Composition.

Article R4643-4

Companies covered by the paid leave funds for the building and public works professions are members of the Organisme professionnel de prévention du bâtiment et des travaux publics.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Agreement

Article D5134-4

No recruitment may take place before the date on which the agreement is signed.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Membership

Article D7121-47

The employer shall inform the caisse de congés payés of the family allowance fund to which it belongs. It provides proof, in the form of documents issued by the paid leave fund, on a quarterly basis a…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Membership

Article D7121-40

The employers mentioned in articles D. 7121-28 and D. 7121-29 join the paid leave fund provided for in article D. 7121-38 for the artistic and technical staff they employ.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Membership

Article D7121-44

The contribution paid by the employer affiliated to the paid leave fund is determined by a percentage of the amount of wages and salaries paid to the staff concerned. The internal regulations of the f…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Membership

Article D7121-46

The employer must prove to the Labour Inspectorate and police officers that he is up to date with his obligations towards the paid leave fund by producing documents issued by the fund.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Membership

Article D7121-42

Undertakings established in another Member State of the European Union or another State party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area which employ seconded employees mentioned in 2° of article…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Membership

Article D7121-45

The employer shall inform employees by any means of the name and address of the paid leave fund to which it is affiliated.

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