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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III - Right to warn on public health and environmental issues

Article D4133-1

…provided for in Article L. 4133-1 is recorded in a special register, the pages of which are numbered. This warning is dated and signed. It shall indicate: 1° The products or manufacturing processes u…

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE IV: Transparency, restrictive competition practices and other prohibited practices.

Article D440-1

The commission for the examination of commercial practices instituted by Article L. 440-1 is placed under the Minister responsible for the economy.

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Section I: Persons liable.

Article D211-1

…to 4°, the insurer shall notify the insured in writing that the insurance contract has been cancelled. The notification shall mention the effective date of cancellation.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter I: Direct marketing of banking and financial services.

Article D341-12

The information contained in the direct seller file is as follows:1° The direct seller's registration number;2° The name, surname, first names, date and place of birth of the direct seller, natural pe…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: National framework of professional qualifications

Article D6113-18

The national framework of vocational qualifications provided for in article L. 6113-1 defines the level of qualification associated with each vocational qualification on the basis of gradation criteri…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Employment contract

Article D7313-1

For the application of the legislation on paid leave, a traveller, sales representative or sales assistant who exercises his profession under the conditions provided for in Articles L. 7311-1 to L. 73…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter V: Legal proceedings

Article D8255-1

The employee is informed of the legal action envisaged by the representative trade union organisation in application of article L. 8255-1 by any means giving a date certain. This information specifies…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Assistance with drawing up a forward-looking jobs and skills management plan

Article D5121-12

These agreements may provide for: 1° Information, communication and promotion initiatives; 2° Capitalisation, evaluation and dissemination of best practices.

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE VI: FINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING PROVISIONS

Article D3664-1

For the application of the provisions of 20° of Article L. 3664-1, the Metropole of Lyon depreciates its fixed assets, including those received on disposal or assignment: 1° Intangible; 2° Tangible, w…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article D511-15

The Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution shall take into account any guidelines issued by the European Banking Committee for the application of Article L. 511-41-1.

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