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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Scope of application.

Article L5212-1

…employment obligation mentioned in article L. 5212-13 that they employ, in accordance with the procedures laid down by decree. Articles L. 5212-2 to L. 5212-17 apply to all employers with at least twe…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Prohibitions.

Article L5222-1

…or repeatedly, funds, securities or movable property with a view to or in connection with the introduction into France of a foreign worker or his recruitment.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Placement and support for jobseekers.

Article L5312-1

Pôle emploi is a national public institution with legal personality and financial autonomy, whose mission is to :1° Prospecting the labour market, developing expertise on changes in jobs and qualifica…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Local missions for the professional and social integration of young people.

Article L5314-1

Local missions for the professional and social integration of young people may be set up by the State, local authorities, public establishments, professional and trade union organisations and associat…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Recognition of disabled worker status.

Article L5213-1

A disabled worker is any person whose ability to obtain or keep a job is effectively reduced as a result of the impairment of one or more physical, sensory, mental or psychological functions.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Adapted companies

Article L5213-19

Only the employment of workers who meet the conditions set out in the second and third paragraphs of Article L. 5213-13-1 entitles them to financial aid to help compensate for the consequences of thei…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Criminal provisions.

Article L5224-1

Failure to comply with the provisions of article L. 5221-4 is punishable by a fine of €3,000. The court may also impose the following additional penalties: 1° A ban on working as a temporary employmen…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Financial aid.

Article L5213-12

…istance from the Fonds de Développement pour l'Insertion Professionnelle des Handicapés if their productivity is significantly reduced as a result of their disability.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Conditions for salaried employment.

Article L5221-11

A decree of the Conseil d'Etat shall determine the application of articles L. 5221-3 and L. 5221-5 to L. 5221-8.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Categories of beneficiaries.

Article L5212-13

…the provisions governing public employees, provided that the invalidity of the persons concerned reduces their capacity to work or earn a living by at least two-thirds; 4° The beneficiaries mentioned…

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