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Showing 23712380 of 45497 articles for Art. Loi 2019-222 du 23-3-2019

French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Composition and operation

Article R2524-3

The High Court of Arbitration is composed, in addition to its President, who is a Vice-President of the Conseil d'Etat or a Section President of the Conseil d'Etat in office or with honorary status: 1…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article R3121-31

The employer may not dismiss for lack of activity, within a period of one month following a period of recuperation, employees normally employed in the establishment or part of the establishment where…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Supplementary provisions

Article R3121-35

In the absence of the agreement referred to in 2° of article L. 3121-51, the hours of recuperation may not be spread evenly over the whole year. They may not increase the working hours of the establis…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Seasonal activities

Article R3132-3

For work carried out outdoors in the following activities, the weekly rest period may be deferred in application of article L. 3132-7: 1° Outdoor construction and repair work on river boats; 2° Buildi…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Organisation and operation

Article D3141-36

For the application of the laws and regulations relating to paid holidays, the paid holiday funds are subject to the supervision of the Labour Inspectorate in the professions concerned.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article R3142-36

The employer may refuse to grant leave for the training of managers and youth workers if he establishes that this refusal is justified by the particular needs of his company or its operations. This re…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article D3142-37

Any refusal by the employer to grant leave to train managers and youth workers shall be substantiated and notified to the person concerned by any means giving a date certain within eight days of recei…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Public policy

Article D3131-3

…kshop, department or team within the meaning of article D. 3171-7 which corresponds at least to the duration of this rest period. The times at which this period begins and ends are posted in the compa…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Supplementary provisions

Article D3142-35

In the absence of an agreement referred to in article L. 3142-52, the employee shall inform the employer by any means giving a date certain, at least 48 hours before the start of the leave, of his wis…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article R3142-39

For public undertakings not covered by article L. 2233-1, orders issued by the ministers concerned specify the bodies called upon to give their opinion under the conditions set out in article R. 3142-…

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