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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Composition and operation

Article R2524-7

…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 unless at le…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Composition and operation

Article R2524-4

Councillors of State and magistrates, whether serving or honorary, are appointed as alternates in equal numbers to the full members for the same period. They are appointed for a period of three years…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Composition and operation

Article R2524-5

If the President of the Superior Court of Arbitration is absent or unable to act, the hearing is chaired by the most senior Conseiller d'Etat, who is a full member of the Court. In this case, the cour…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Composition and operation

Article R2524-3

The High Court of Arbitration is composed, in addition to its President, who is a Vice-President of the Conseil d'Etat or a Section President of the Conseil d'Etat in office or with honorary status: 1…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article R2564-2

Article R. 2223-23-5 is not applicable to the communes of Mayotte.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article R2564-1-1

…ants and deputy mayors of municipalities with at least 30,000 inhabitants;" 2° To one hundred and seventeen hours for mayors of municipalities with less than 10,000 inhabitants and deputy mayors of mu…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Information

Article R4425-1

The employer shall provide written instructions and, where appropriate, posters in the workplace on the procedure to be followed: 1° In the event of an accident or serious incident involving a biologi…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Information

Article R4425-2

…committee and the occupational physician: 1° Without delay, of any accident or incident which may have led to the release of a biological agent liable to cause a serious infection or illness in humans…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Training

Article R4425-7

Safety training is given before workers carry out any activity involving contact with biological agents. It is repeated on a regular basis and is adapted to changes in risks and to significant changes…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Information

Article R4425-5

The information mentioned in article R. 4425-4 is also made available to labour inspectors, social security prevention officers and the occupational physician.

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