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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Appeals to the Court of Cassation

Article R1462-2

The judgment is not subject to appeal if the counterclaim for damages alone, based exclusively on the initial claim, exceeds the jurisdiction of the court of last resort.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Judgement

Article R1454-23

The decisions of the Judging Panel are taken by an absolute majority of votes. If such a majority cannot be obtained, the same procedure applies as in the case of a tie. The debates are resumed.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter VII: Challenge

Article R1457-2

When the challenge is brought before the Court of Appeal, it is heard by the Social Division.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Preparation of the case

Article R1454-2

If the parties fail to comply with the communication procedures laid down, the conciliation and referral office may strike out the case or refer it back to the judgment office at the earliest convenie…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Judgement

Article R1454-21

If the claimant fails to appear before the judgment committee without a legitimate reason, article 468 of the Code of Civil Procedure shall apply. If, after having been pronounced, the declaration of…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Judgement

Article R1454-25

At the end of the hearing, and if the decision is not handed down immediately, the chairman shall inform the parties of the date on which the judgment will be delivered, where appropriate by making it…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Tie-breaking

Article R1454-29

In the event of a tie vote before the judgement committee or the conciliation and referral committee, the case is referred to a subsequent hearing of the judgement committee. This hearing, presided ov…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter VI: Disputes concerning redundancies for economic reasons

Article R1456-2

The conciliation and orientation session takes place within one month of the referral to the industrial tribunal.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter I: Representativeness criteria

Article R2121-2

If the Minister for Employment does not respond to a request for an investigation within a period of more than six months, this will be deemed to constitute a decision to reject the request.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Judgement

Article R1454-20

If the defendant does not appear on the day of the hearing, the case is decided on the merits. However, if the defendant has provided proof of a legitimate reason in good time, he will be notified by…

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