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Showing 26612670 of 45698 articles for Art. Décret 81-255 du 3-3-1981

French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Compliance with the Code of Ethics

Article R8124-33

Without prejudice to the powers of the Conseil national de l'inspection du travail, employees of the labour inspection system may refer any matter falling within the scope of the latter's duties to th…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Occupational health inspector

Article D8123-3

The occupational health physician inspector is permanently involved in protecting workers in the workplace. This also includes monitoring the operation of occupational health services.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Employee rights and legal action

Article D8223-3

When the employee's request is made verbally, the request and the response are recorded in the minutes.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Compliance with the Code of Ethics

Article R8124-32

…mployees involved in labour inspection activities may refer to the Conseil national de l'inspection du travail (National Labour Inspection Council) any action taken by an administrative authority that…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Due diligence

Article D8254-3

When the contract is concluded with a service provider established abroad who posts employees to France for the performance of this contract, under the conditions defined in Article L. 1262-1, it shal…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Compliance with the Code of Ethics

Article R8124-30

Labour inspectors at all levels of the hierarchy ensure compliance with this Code.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: General framework for carrying out the tasks of the public service labour inspectorate

Article R8124-3

…ng respect for the fundamental rights and freedoms of workers and human beings. In carrying out its duties, it contributes to the implementation of the constitutional principles that are particularly…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Common provisions

Article R8222-3

The injunction sent to the company in an irregular situation by the legal entity governed by public law, pursuant to the first paragraph of Article L. 8222-6, shall be sent by registered letter with a…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Special contribution

Article R8253-3

In the light of the reports sent to him in application of article L. 8271-17, the Director General of the French Office for Immigration and Integration shall inform the employer, by registered letter…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Single chapter: Provisions relating to the publication of criminal decisions

Article R8211-3

…n article R. 8211-2; f) Date and operative part of the decision; g) Date of publication on line; h) Duration of publication and date on which publication ends; i) References of the court and indicatio…

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