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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Procedural safeguards.

Article L1332-1

No penalty may be imposed on an employee without the latter being informed, at the same time and in writing, of the grievances against him.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Judicial review.

Article L1333-1

In the event of a dispute, the industrial tribunal will assess whether the procedure followed was in order and whether the acts of which the employee is accused are such as to justify a penalty.The em…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Jurisdiction by reason of subject matter.

Article L1411-1

The industrial tribunal (Conseil de prud'hommes) settles, through conciliation, disputes that may arise in connection with any employment contract subject to the provisions of this code between employ…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Exercise of the mandate.

Article L1442-9

Articles 4 and 5 of the Civil Code and 434-7-1 of the Criminal Code apply to industrial tribunals and their individual members.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Discipline.

Article L1442-11

…date, before or after taking office and in any form whatsoever, constitutes a serious breach of his duties. This will result in the disqualification of the person concerned under the conditions set ou…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Discipline.

Article L1442-13-1

…sciplinary action, the first presidents of the Courts of Appeal may remind the councillors of the industrial tribunals within their jurisdiction of their obligations.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Applicable regulations.

Article L1262-4-4

…the accident occurred.This declaration is made, within a time limit and in accordance with the procedures laid down by decree in the Conseil d'Etat, by :1° The employer, when the employee is seconded…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Purpose and implementation.

Article L1271-1

…ansport services financed by social benefits specifically intended for the elderly or people with reduced mobility; 9° Financial compensation as defined in article L. 442-1 of the Code de l'action soc…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Purpose and implementation.

Article L1271-5

…ode does not apply to the jobs mentioned in the first paragraph of this article. For jobs of longer duration, an employment contract is drawn up in writing.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Financial provisions.

Article L1271-12

The chèque emploi-service universel, when it has the nature of a special payment voucher, may be pre-financed in whole or in part by a person for the benefit of his employees, agents, beneficiaries, p…

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