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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Policy

Article L2542-5

The most suitable method for transporting the bodies is regulated by the mayor depending on the locality.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER III : Powers of the Executive Council

Article LO6463-5

…following matters: 1° Preparation of operational emergency plans required to deal with major risks and disasters and coordination and requisitioning of resources contributing to civil security; 2° Ai…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Absence due to illness or accident

Article D1226-5

Allowances received by the employee from social security and supplementary provident schemes are deducted from the additional compensation, but in the latter case only the portion of benefits resultin…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Bailiffs

Article R1423-53

…iliffs are paid fees equal to half of those provided for in their tariffs for similar acts in civil and commercial matters.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Witnesses

Article R1423-54

Witnesses called to testify in industrial tribunal proceedings are paid an appearance allowance and, where applicable, travel and subsistence expenses equal to those paid to witnesses called to testif…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Exposure to asbestos in buildings.

Article R1337-5

Repeated offences under articles R. 1337-3 and R. 1337-4 are punishable in accordance with the provisions of articles 132-11 and 132-15 of the French Criminal Code.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Group retirement savings plan

Article R3334-5

The employee's request for early liquidation may be made at any time, except in the case provided for in 3° of article R. 3334-4. In this case, the request must be made within six months of the trigge…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Inter-company savings plan

Article R3333-5

The agreement establishing the inter-company savings plan designates the companies or establishments responsible for keeping the register referred to in article R. 3332-14.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Definition of the field of fitting professions

Article D4364-5

…s, or of these two associated anatomical regions. Fitting covers the design, taking of measurements and any moulding, manufacture, fitting, delivery of the appliance, checking its tolerance and immedi…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Performance of the employment contract.

Article L1222-5

…over a business is extended under the conditions provided for in Articles L. 3142-111, L. 3142-117 and L. 3142-119, the provisions of the first paragraph apply until the end of the extension. The emp…

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