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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 1: Commencement of proceedings

Article R628-2

I. - In addition to the documents and information mentioned in Article R. 621-1, the request to initiate proceedings shall set out the evidence demonstrating that the draft plan meets the conditions s…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Definitions.

Article L1251-2

A temporary work contractor is any natural or legal person whose sole activity is to make employees available on a temporary basis to user companies, whom it recruits and remunerates on the basis of a…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 3: Overall operating grant

Article L2113-23

The detailed rules for the application of this section shall be specified by decree in the Conseil d'Etat.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Provisions applicable after registration of the European Company.

Article L2354-2

Four years after the establishment of the European Company Committee, the latter shall examine whether it is appropriate to enter into negotiations with a view to concluding the agreement under the co…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 1: Powers of the Regional Council

Article L4433-2

The regional councils of Guadeloupe, Mayotte and Réunion may create public establishments known as agencies, responsible for the implementation of projects of interest to the region and the operation…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Open-ended employment contracts

Article L1254-20

The employment contract will be drawn up in writing and will state: "permanent freelance administration contract".

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 1: Adjustable financing arrangements

Article L2222-2

The tenderer to whom it is intended to award the partnership contract must submit the definitive financing within a deadline set by the purchaser. If it fails to do so, the partnership contract may no…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 4: Authorities whose purpose is to combat excessive prices for essential foodstuffs

Article L2221-20

When the balance sheet, for two consecutive years, shows a loss greater than half the capital of the first establishment, the representative of the State in the department may withdraw the authorisati…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Internal regulations

Article L2315-24

The Social and Economic Committee shall determine, in its internal regulations, the terms and conditions of its operation and of its relations with the employees of the undertaking, for the performanc…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 3: Audiovisual communication.

Article L4433-28

The regional council of each of the regions of Guadeloupe, Mayotte and Réunion is kept informed of the conditions of organisation and operation of the public radio and television broadcasting service…

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