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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Principles.

Article L4131-1

The worker shall immediately alert the employer to any work situation which he has reasonable cause to believe presents a serious and imminent danger to his life or health, as well as to any defect he…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Prohibited work.

Article L4154-1

It is forbidden to use an employee holding a fixed-term employment contract or a temporary employee to carry out particularly dangerous work included on a list drawn up by regulation. This list includ…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Agreements to prevent the effects of exposure to certain occupational risk factors

Article L4162-1

I.-Employers with at least fifty employees, including the companies and public establishments mentioned in articles L. 2211-1 and L. 2233-1 employing at least fifty employees, as well as companies bel…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter V: Transfers

Article L3335-1

…by decree.In this case, the period of unavailability that has elapsed for the sums transferred is deducted from the blocking period provided for in the new plan.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Minimum growth wage.

Article L3423-1

When the minimum wage applicable in mainland France is raised in application of articles L. 3231-4 and L. 3231-5, the minimum wage in Guadeloupe, Guyana, Martinique, Mayotte, La Réunion, Saint-Barthél…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Scope of application.

Article L4111-1

…provisions of this part apply to private-law employers and workers. They also apply to 1° Public industrial and commercial establishments ; 2° Public administrative establishments when they employ st…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Employer's obligations.

Article L4121-1

The employer shall take the necessary measures to ensure the safety and protect the physical and mental health of workers. These measures include: 1° Measures to prevent occupational risks, including…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Age of admission.

Article L4153-1

…apprenticeship contract, under the conditions set out in article L. 6222-1 ; 2° Pupils in general education when they are on information visits organised by their teachers or, during the last two lev…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Occupational risk factors

Article L4161-1

…chanical vibrations; 2° An aggressive physical environment: a) Dangerous chemical agents, including dusts and fumes; b) Activities carried out in hyperbaric environments; c) Extreme temperatures; d) N…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Use of the account for part-time work

Article L4163-12

The additional remuneration referred to in 2° of I of article L. 4163-7 is determined under conditions and within limits set by decree. It is subject to all statutory and collectively agreed social se…

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