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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter II: Individual over-indebtedness commissions

Article R712-11

The rules of procedure are made public.The rules are displayed at the Commission secretariat and are accessible on the Banque de France website.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Scope of application.

Article L3261-1

The provisions of this chapter apply to the employers mentioned in article L. 3211-1. They also apply, under conditions and according to procedures laid down by decree, to magistrates and civil and mi…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter III: Subsidiaries, holdings and controlled companies.

Article R233-1

For the application of I of Article L. 233-7, the information shall be sent to the company no later than before the close of trading on the fourth trading day following the day on which the shareholdi…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Occupational health inspector.

Article L8123-1

Occupational health inspectors take ongoing action to protect the physical and mental health of workers in the workplace and participate in health monitoring for the benefit of workers. Their action r…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter III: Subsidiaries, holdings and controlled companies

Article A233-1

The percentage provided for in article L. 233-8 is set at 5%.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Orientation and placement

Article R5213-1

The steering of the actions of the public employment service and specialised placement bodies in terms of the professional integration of disabled people involves: 1° The State; 2° The public employme…

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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.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Election and voting

Article R6352-10

The ballot takes place during training hours. It shall take place no earlier than twenty hours and no later than forty hours after the start of the first collective session.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Election and voting

Article R6352-12

If, after the ballot, it is established that the representation of trainees and apprentices cannot be guaranteed, the Director shall draw up a statement of default.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Occupational health inspector

Article R8123-1

The Medical Inspector for Work contributes to all the tasks of the decentralised departments reporting to the Ministers for Work, Employment and Vocational Training.In this capacity, he/she formulates…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
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