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Showing 56115620 of 59838 articles for Art. L. n° 2022-297 du 2 mars 2022

French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Work in ports, landing stages and stations

Article R3132-2

…nloading operations in the following activities benefit from the derogation provided for in article L. 3132-6: 1° Outdoor construction and repair work on river boats; 2° Building work; 3° Open-air bri…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Exemptions granted by the Prefect

Article R3132-20

In order to be included on the list of tourist areas referred to in article L. 3132-25, the areas must receive a significant additional population during certain periods of the year due to their natur…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Membership rules

Article D3141-25

The effects of the employer's affiliation cannot go back beyond the opening date of the reference period that has elapsed.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Supplementary allowance

Article R3232-2

…wance is paid, the employee is given a document indicating: 1° The rate of the minimum growth wage; 2° The number of hours corresponding to the legal working time; 3° The compulsory deductions used to…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Effects of seizure

Article R3252-28

…eizure, the judge shall issue an order declaring him personally indebted in accordance with article L. 3252-10. The employer is notified of the order. The court clerk informs the creditor and the debt…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Effects of seizure

Article R3252-29

The seizure is released either as a result of an agreement between the creditors or as a result of a court ruling that the debt has been extinguished. The employer is notified within eight days.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Night work

Article R3163-2

In the hotel and catering sectors, night work by young workers may only be authorised between 10 p.m. and 11.30 p.m.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Criminal provisions

Article R3173-2

Failure to comply with the provisions of the first two paragraphs of article L. 3171-1 and those of article L. 3171-2 relating to the monitoring of working hours is punishable by a fourth-class fine.…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Principles

Article R3221-2

The provisions of articles L. 3221-1 to L. 3221-7 of the Labour Code are brought to the attention of all persons having access to the workplace, as well as applicants for employment, by any means. The…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Common provisions

Article R3252-2

The proportion in which sums due by way of remuneration may be seized or assigned, pursuant to article L. 3252-2, is set as follows:1° One-twentieth, on the portion less than or equal to €4,170 ;2° On…

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