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Showing 48314840 of 27713 articles for Art. Décret n° 2002-120 du 30 janvier 2002

French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4a: Trade union audience measurement for companies with fewer than eleven employees

Article L2122-10-9

…their place of work, while guaranteeing the confidentiality of their vote. When voting takes place during working hours, this time is considered as working time and paid at the normal rate.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Civil capacity.

Article L2132-5

…b offers and applications;2° Create, administer and subsidise professional provident institutions, educational, training, popularisation or research organisations in areas of interest to the professio…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Assistance and representation of the parties.

Article L1453-1

Minors who cannot be assisted by their father, mother or guardian may be authorised by the industrial tribunal to bring proceedings before it.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Tie-breaking.

Article L1454-2

…s panel, presided over by a judge of the judicial court within whose jurisdiction the seat of the industrial tribunal is located. The case is resumed within one month. In the event of a tie before the…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Appeal in cassation.

Article L1462-1

The judgements of industrial tribunals may be appealed.However, they give final rulings below a rate set by decree.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Provisions relating to Mayotte

Article L1524-11

The minimum financial guarantee for temporary work contractors in Mayotte is set annually by decree.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Trade union representation at branch level

Article L2122-8

…s, the list of subjects to be covered by collective bargaining at branch level, as well as the procedures for its organisation.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Purpose and constitution.

Article L2131-3

The founders of any professional association shall file the articles of association and the names of those who, in any capacity whatsoever, are responsible for its administration or management.This de…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Purpose and constitution.

Article L2131-6

In the event of voluntary dissolution, dissolution under the Articles of Association or dissolution by court order, the assets of the Association shall be distributed in accordance with the Articles o…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Civil capacity.

Article L2132-2

Only employees' organisations constituted as trade unions are entitled to negotiate collective labour agreements.Any agreement or arrangement concerning collective working conditions shall be conclude…

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