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Showing 23612370 of 64569 articles for Art. s. L 141-2 to L 141-22 · L 141-5 · L 141-14 · L 143-21

French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article L3142-50

The duration of the leave cannot be deducted from the annual paid leave.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article L3142-51

The employer may refuse to grant the leave if it considers that the absence is likely to have a detrimental effect on the smooth running of the company.The employer's refusal is made after consulting…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter III: Procedures and penalties

Article L343-5

Natural persons guilty of any of the offences provided for in this Chapter may also be ordered, at their own expense, to remove from the channels of commerce the articles found to be infringing and an…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: EXAMINATION OF THE ASYLUM APPLICATION AT THE FRONTIER

Article L351-5

The terms of application of articles

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 4: Miscellaneous and transitional provisions

Article L1424-50

A decree in the Council of State shall set out the terms and conditions for the application of this law.

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 3: Award criteria

Article L2222-5

Where the partnership contract entrusts the contractor with all or part of the design of the works, equipment or intangible assets, the purchaser shall take account of the overall quality of the works…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 1: The regional economic and social council.

Article L4433-5

The regional economic, social and environmental council is obligatorily consulted in advance by the regional council on the preparation of the region's economic, social and cultural development plan,…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Paid leave.

Article L7213-5

Where the replacement of the employee during the period of paid leave involves the total or partial occupation of the employee's home by his replacement, the employee has the option of not using his l…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 4: Cross-border processing

Article L236-51

As from the completion of the cross-border conversion: 1° All the assets and liabilities of the company resulting from the transformation are those of the company at the origin of the transformation;…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 4: Cross-border processing

Article L236-53

The cross-border conversion shall take effect on the date of registration of the company in the register of commerce and companies. A cross-border conversion which has taken effect in accordance with…

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