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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Mediation procedure

Article R2523-11

The mediator has the broadest powers to obtain information about the economic situation of the companies and the situation of the employees affected by the dispute. He may make any enquiries of compan…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Arbitration procedure

Article R2524-22

The judgment of the Superior Court of Arbitration shall be rendered no later than eight clear days after the appeal has been lodged. It takes effect on the day of its notification.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Scope of application

Article D2621-2

In Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Mayotte, La Réunion, Saint-Barthélemy, Saint-Martin and Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, the Prefect determines the representativeness of the employers' and employee…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Labour Advisory Commission

Article D2621-5

The Director of Enterprise, Competition, Consumer Affairs, Labour and Employment or his representative attends meetings of the Committee in an ex officio advisory capacity, and acts as secretary to th…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Operation

Article R2623-19

…inister for Labour or the Commission attached to the Minister for Agriculture.The conciliation procedure is conducted in accordance with the rules laid down in Section 2 of Chapter II of Title II of B…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Regional commission, departmental or interdepartmental section

Article R2522-6

Where sections with departmental or interdepartmental jurisdiction exist, the regional section of the regional commission retains jurisdiction over collective disputes arising within its constituency.…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Composition and operation

Article R2524-7

The members of the Superior Court of Arbitration may only deliberate in odd numbers. If the Court meets in an even number, the oldest member shall abstain from deliberating. The Court shall not rule u…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Arbitration procedure

Article R2524-16

The roles of each session are prepared by the Government Commissioner and approved by the President of the Superior Court of Arbitration. They are communicated to the Minister of Labour and, if applic…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Composition

Article R2623-5

The two sections of the Conciliation Commission comprise: 1° The Prefect or his representative, as Chairman; 2° A category A civil servant; 3° Four to eight employer representatives; 4° Four to eight…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Operation

Article R2623-13

Before the conciliation commission, the parties may be assisted by a member of the employers' or employees' organisation to which they belong.

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