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Showing 951960 of 52466 articles for Art. Cass. com. 7-2-1989 n° 242

French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Mediation procedure

Article R2523-7

In the case of a dispute with a national impact or a dispute whose impact extends to more than one region, the party seeking mediation must send a written request, stating the reasons, to the Minister…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Supplementary provisions

Article D3142-73

In the absence of an agreement or convention mentioned in article L. 3142-117, the employee informs the employer by any means that provides a date certain, at least two months before the start of the…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Supplementary provisions

Article D3142-75

In the absence of an agreement mentioned in article L 3142-117, the departure on leave may be deferred by the employer under the conditions mentioned in article L. 3142-114, in such a way that the per…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Supplementary provisions

Article D3142-76

In the absence of an agreement mentioned in article L. 3142-117, under the conditions mentioned in article L. 3142-115, in companies with at least three hundred employees, the start of the period of p…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Supplementary provisions

Article D3142-74

In the absence of a convention or agreement mentioned in article L. 3142-117, the employer is informed of the request to extend a previously granted leave or period of part-time work for the creation…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Embryo reception.

Article R2141-7

The centre referred to in the first paragraph of article R. 2141-3 shall compile a file containing information on the two members of the couple or the unmarried woman at the origin of conception which…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: General provisions

Article R4226-7

Electrical installations and the electrical equipment they contain are monitored and serviced at the appropriate times.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Quasi-machines

Article R4313-7

The manufacturer, importer or any other person responsible for placing partly completed machinery on the market shall ensure, before it is placed on the market, that: 1° The relevant technical documen…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Personal protection

Article R4434-7

If it is impossible to avoid the risks due to exposure to noise by other means, appropriate and properly fitted individual hearing protectors are made available to workers under the following conditio…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Risk assessment

Article R4412-7

The risk assessment includes all activities within the company or establishment, including servicing and maintenance.

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