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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Work platforms.

Article R4534-79

Work platform guardrails are securely fixed to the inside of the uprights.

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Hearing and deliberation

Article R4234-27

Decisions are taken by the panel, by a majority of votes, without the parties being present.

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Election and voting

Article R6352-11

The director of the training organisation is responsible for organising the ballot. He/she shall ensure that it runs smoothly.

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Special conditions for the "geriatrics" option

Article D6124-177-14

The coordinating doctor specialises in geriatrics or has proven training or experience in geriatrics.

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: Funeral operations

Article L2223-49

…ctivity, provided that proof of possession of one or more attestations of competence or evidence of formal qualifications is provided. However, this condition of one year's professional experience is…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Declaration of provision of services

Article L4112-7

…oner or midwife in a Member State or a party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, may perform in France, on a temporary and occasional basis, acts of his profession without being registered…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Industrial tribunal members

Article R1423-55

…c) Attendance at general meetings of the Council, section or chamber meetings and the restricted formation provided for in article R. 1423-27; d) Attendance at preparatory meetings for the meetings…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
PRELIMINARY TITLE: GENERAL PRINCIPLES

Article L100-2

…ensure equal access to sporting activities throughout France.They shall also prevent and combat all forms of violence and discrimination in the context of physical and sporting activities.The State an…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Assignment and pledging of trade receivables

Article L313-28

…le from paying into the hands of the signatory of the slip. From the date of this notification, the form of which is determined by the decree of the Conseil d'Etat provided for in article L. 313-35, t…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Judicial review.

Article L1333-1

…s accused are such as to justify a penalty.The employer provides the industrial tribunal with the information used to impose the sanction.On the basis of these elements and those provided by the emplo…

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