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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Footbridges and stairways.

Article R4534-83

When footbridges are slippery due to ice, frost or snow, measures are taken to prevent slipping.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Footbridges and stairways.

Article R4534-82

Gangways and other installations on which people walk are fitted with guardrails at a height of 90 centimetres and skirting boards at least 15 centimetres high, or with any other protective device of…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Special Negotiating Body.

Article L2342-7

…otiate, the special negotiating body may be assisted by experts of its choice, including representatives of the European employees' organisations referred to in Article L. 2342-5. The experts and repr…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Special Negotiating Body.

Article L2342-2

The special negotiating body shall determine with the employer, by written agreement, on the one hand the undertakings or establishments concerned, and on the other hand either the composition, powers…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Special Negotiating Body.

Article L2342-5

…g or the head of the dominant undertaking in the Community-scale group of undertakings shall invite and convene the special negotiating body to a meeting.He shall inform the heads of the establishment…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Special Negotiating Body.

Article L2342-6

…time spent in meetings by the members of the special negotiating body is considered as working time and is paid at the normal rate. The expenses necessary for the proper performance of the task of the…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Special Negotiating Body.

Article L2342-3

…cordance with the provisions of article L. 1111-2 for companies or establishments located in France and in accordance with national law in other countries. The persons responsible for obtaining and tr…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Special Negotiating Body.

Article L2342-4

If the employer fails to take the initiative, the procedure for setting up the special negotiating body shall be initiated at the written request of one hundred employees or their representatives, fro…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Special Negotiating Body.

Article L2342-1

…Community-scale group of undertakings shall set up a special negotiating body made up of representatives of all the employees, in accordance with the provisions of Article L. 2344-1, with a view to co…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Special Negotiating Body.

Article L2342-8

…less the parties concerned agree to a shorter period. The group ceases to exist when an information and consultation procedure or a European Works Council is set up, or if it decides to terminate nego…

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