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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Operation

Article D2352-16

…nts a number of employees equal to the workforce of the company to which this seat has been allocated. The total number of employees calculated, for the Member State in which this company is located,…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article D2361-1

When the directors of the legal entities or the natural persons participating in the formation of a European Cooperative Society decide that its registered office shall be established on French territ…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Operation.

Article D2362-14

The directors of the legal entities or the natural persons participating in the creation of the European Cooperative Society shall convene the members of the special negotiating body to an initial mee…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions

Article D2351-1

Where the directors of the companies participating in the formation of this European Company decide that its registered office shall be established on French territory, the draft terms of formation of…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Operation

Article D2352-14

The directors of the participating companies convene the members of the special negotiating body to an initial meeting. The invitation sets the date of the meeting. It is sent by registered letter wit…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Operation

Article D2372-14

The directors of the participating companies convene the members of the special negotiating body to an initial meeting. The invitation sets the date of the meeting. It is sent by registered letter wit…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Nomination, election and status of members.

Article D2362-11

Where none of the legal entities or natural persons, subsidiaries and establishments has a representative or an elected member, the members of the special negotiating body are elected directly by the…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Nomination, election and status of members

Article D2372-11

Where none of the companies, subsidiaries or establishments has a representative or an elected member, the members of the special negotiating body are elected directly by the employees. The election t…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Operation

Article D2372-16

…nts a number of employees equal to the workforce of the company to which that seat has been allocated. The total number of employees calculated, for the Member State in which this company is located,…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Operation.

Article D2362-16

…nts a number of employees equal to the workforce of the company to which that seat has been allocated. The total number of employees calculated, for the Member State in which this company is located,…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
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