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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article L3142-25

In the event of a dispute, the employer's refusal may be challenged directly by the employee before the industrial tribunal (Conseil de prud'hommes), ruling under the accelerated procedure on the meri…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article L3142-20

The employee may, with the agreement of his employer, convert this leave into a period of part-time work or split it up. In this case, the employee must notify his employer at least forty-eight hours…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article L3142-22

At the end of the leave or the period of part-time work mentioned in article L. 3142-20, the employee returns to his job or a similar job with at least equivalent remuneration.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article L3142-24

A decree shall determine the conditions for the application of this paragraph, in particular the criteria for assessing the disability or loss of autonomy of the person assisted.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article L3141-20

The rules governing the splitting of leave provided for in this sub-section may be waived in accordance with the procedures set out in paragraphs 2 and 3.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: General provisions.

Article L3232-2

Each year, as an annex to the Finance Bill, the government shall submit a report on the application of this chapter, indicating in particular: 1° The number of employees benefiting from the supplement…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article L3512-2

An ingredient is considered to be tobacco, an additive, or any other substance or element present in a finished tobacco product, including paper, filter, ink, capsules and glues.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Common provisions

Article L3513-2

Products that are medicinal products or medical devices within the meaning of articles L. 5111-1 and L. 5211-1 do not constitute vaping products.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 1: Common provisions

Article L4011-2

Cooperation protocols are drawn up by healthcare professionals. A decree by the Conseil d'Etat, issued after consultation with the Haute Autorité de santé, defines the essential quality and safety req…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 1: Capital increases

Article L242-20

It is a criminal offence for the chairman, directors or statutory auditors of a société anonyme to give or confirm inaccurate information in the reports presented to the general meeting called to deci…

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