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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Distribution of profit-sharing.

Article L3314-11

The sums which could not be distributed because of the rules defined in articles L. 3314-5 and L. 3314-8 are, if the agreement so provides, immediately distributed among all the employees and, where a…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Conditions for salaried employment.

Article L5221-11

A decree of the Conseil d'Etat shall determine the application of articles L. 5221-3 and L. 5221-5 to L. 5221-8.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Duration of the contract.

Article L6222-11

In the event of failure to obtain the diploma or professional qualification in question, the apprenticeship may be extended for a maximum of one year:1° Either by extending the initial contract or the…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: Seller's lien.

Article L141-11

The articles L. 624-11 to L. 624-18 do not apply to the lien or resolutory action of the seller of a business.

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Section 3: Management, administrative and executive bodies

Article L323-11

The articles of association or general regulations of collective management undertakings provide for administrative and accounting procedures to ensure effective internal control of the members of the…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Section 3: Prohibited activities, checks and investigations

Article L232-11

Persons authorised by the French Anti-Doping Agency or requested by the persons mentioned in article L. 232-13 are authorised to carry out tests ordered by the Agency and sworn in, as well as persons…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Protection of the account holder

Article L211-11

Accounts opened with a central depository may not be seized, even as a precautionary measure. No compulsory execution or protective measures may be taken against an intermediary referred to in Article…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Secondment contract and timeshare company.

Article L1252-11

Any clause prohibiting the recruitment of a seconded employee by the user undertaking at the end of his assignment is deemed unwritten.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Difficulties in formation and operation.

Article L1423-11

In the event of a lasting interruption in its operation or serious difficulties making it impossible to operate under normal conditions, the industrial tribunal may be dissolved by a decree stating th…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Expertise procedure for medical accidents

Article L1142-11

I.-Experts may apply to be included on the national list of medical accident experts if they can prove that they have a qualification that includes an assessment of their knowledge and professional pr…

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