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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Determination of performance times.

Article L7422-2

In the absence of an agreement or an extended collective labour agreement, the administrative authority will draw up a table of working hours.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Obstacles and offences

Article L8114-2

The provisions of articles L. 433-3, L. 433-5 and L. 433-6 of the French Penal Code, which respectively provide for and punish acts of violence, insult and resistance against officers of the judicial…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Obligations and financial solidarity of the principal.

Article L8232-2

In the event of default by the subcontractor, to whom recourse is had under the conditions set out in article L. 8232-1, the principal shall incur the following liabilities, notwithstanding any stipul…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Criminal provisions.

Article L8243-2

Legal entities found to be criminally liable, under the conditions set out inArticle 121-2 of the French Penal Code, for the offence of unlawful lending of labour as provided for in Article L. 8241-1…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Jurisdiction of labour inspection officers

Article L8112-2

…cle 225-4-1 of the said Code, offences relating to trafficking in human beings, forced labour and reduction to servitude, provided for in articles 225-4-1, 225-14-1 and 225-14-2 of the same Code, as w…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: General provisions.

Article L8221-2

The prohibitions set out in this chapter do not apply to emergency work whose immediate execution is necessary to prevent imminent accidents or to organise rescue measures.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Supply and delivery of works.

Article L7421-2

A copy of the form or booklet is given to the worker. One copy is kept for at least five years by the principal and, where applicable, his intermediary, and presented by them at any request from the l…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Criminal provisions.

Article L8234-2

Legal entities found to be criminally liable, under the conditions set out inArticle 121-2 of the French Penal Code, for the offence of bargaining as defined in Article L. 8231-1 shall be subject to t…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Prohibition.

Article L8241-2

…oncerned ; 2° A secondment agreement between the lending company and the user company, defining the duration of the secondment and specifying the identity and qualifications of the employee concerned,…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Prohibitions.

Article L8251-2

No one may, directly or indirectly, knowingly use the services of an employer of a foreign national who is not authorised to work.

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