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Showing 23612370 of 13520 articles for Art. Rapport d’activité CEPC 2002-2003

French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Employment contracts.

Article L7212-1

An employee whose employment contract is terminated at the employer's initiative may not be forced to leave his accommodation before a minimum period determined by decree of the Conseil d'Etat or with…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Paid leave.

Article L7213-3

Where service is provided by employed spouses, partners in a civil solidarity pact or cohabiting partners, paid annual leave is given simultaneously.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Professional identity card.

Article L7111-6

Professional journalists have a professional identity card, the conditions of issue, period of validity, conditions and forms in which it may be cancelled being determined by decree in the Conseil d'E…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Employment contracts.

Article L7212-2

In the event of serious misconduct in the performance of his duties, the employee may be dismissed immediately by the industrial tribunal at the employer's request.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Paid leave.

Article L7213-1

The duration of paid annual leave is determined in accordance with the provisions of Articles L. 3141-3 to L. 3141-23.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Paid leave.

Article L7213-2

During paid annual leave, the employee replaces himself, with the agreement and under the responsibility of the employer. The employer will pay the replacement.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Scope of application.

Article L7111-2

Any agreement contrary to the provisions of this chapter of chapter II and to those of article L. 7113-1 shall be null and void.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article L7221-1

This title applies to employees employed by private individuals in their private homes to carry out work of a family or household nature. The individual employer employs one or more employees in or ne…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Paid leave.

Article L7213-7

If the employer refuses to accept the proposed replacement, he will provide the replacement himself. In this case, for the duration of his paid leave, the employee shall make the premises and furnitur…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Paid leave.

Article L7213-6

The employer declares, within a period determined by regulation, whether he accepts the replacement proposed by the employee.

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