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French Public Health CodeIn force
Sub-section 3: Working conditions of the pharmacists or veterinary surgeons responsible and delegated.

Article R5142-17-1

In the companies and their establishments mentioned in 3° of article R. 5142-1, the pharmacist or veterinarian in charge and the delegated pharmacist(s) or veterinarian(s) must provide proof of at lea…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article L3142-19

The leave starts or is renewed at the employee's initiative. It may not exceed one year for the entire career, including renewals. In the event of a sudden deterioration in the state of health of the…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article L3142-17

The person being helped must be a regular and stable resident of France.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article L3142-18

The employee may not engage in any other professional activity during the period of leave. However, they may be employed by the person receiving assistance under the conditions set out in the second p…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article L3142-16

An employee is entitled to leave to care for one of the following people who has a disability or loss of autonomy:1° Their spouse ;2° cohabiting partner ;3° Their partner in a civil solidarity pact ;4…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article R3142-10

In the event of a dispute, the industrial tribunal to which the matter is referred pursuant to Article L. 3142-25 shall have final jurisdiction.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-sub-paragraph 1: Filing of instruments of incorporation.

Article R123-103

The constitutive deeds of legal entities whose registered office is located on French territory are filed at the latest at the same time as the application for registration. These deeds are:1° For com…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-sub-paragraph 1: Filing of instruments of incorporation.

Article R123-104

The instruments of incorporation of legal entities that are not registered or are governed by the legislation of a State that is not a member of the European Community or not a party to the Agreement…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3-1: Marketing authorisation monitoring committee

Article R1313-27-1

The Monitoring Committee referred to in Article L. 1313-6-1 may be consulted by the Director General of the Agency on : 1° The conditions of applicability of risk management measures with regard to ma…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Pre-employment declaration.

Article L1221-10

An employee may only be recruited after the employer has made a declaration of the employee's name to the social security bodies designated for this purpose.The employer must complete this declaration…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
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