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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article L1521-1

The provisions of this Part apply in Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Mayotte and Réunion, Saint-Barthélemy, Saint-Martin and Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, subject to the adaptations provided for in…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Assistance and representation of the parties.

Article L1453-1

Minors who cannot be assisted by their father, mother or guardian may be authorised by the industrial tribunal to bring proceedings before it.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Appeal in cassation.

Article L1462-1

The judgements of industrial tribunals may be appealed.However, they give final rulings below a rate set by decree.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Provisions relating to Mayotte

Article L1524-11

The minimum financial guarantee for temporary work contractors in Mayotte is set annually by decree.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 5: Implementing provisions

Article L2122-12

A decree shall determine the procedures for collecting and consolidating the results of professional elections for the application of this chapter.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Unions of trade unions.

Article L2133-1

Regularly constituted professional trade unions may consult each other for the study and defence of their material and moral interests.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Formation and performance of the employment contract.

Article L1531-1

The employment contract of employees of companies established in a department of mainland France, in Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Mayotte, La Réunion, Saint-Barthélemy, Saint-Martin or Saint…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Preliminary chapter: Human rights

Article L1110-1

The fundamental right to health protection must be implemented by all available means for the benefit of everyone. Health professionals and establishments, health insurance bodies or any other bodies…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Participation of users in the operation of the healthcare system

Article L1114-1

I. - Associations that have been duly registered and are active in the field of health quality and patient care may be approved by the competent administrative authority at either regional or national…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Digital health space, shared medical file and pharmaceutical file

Article L1111-19

The holder has direct electronic access to the content of his file. He may also access the list of professionals who have access to his shared medical file. They may modify this list at any time. He/s…

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