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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 6: Specific rights and duties linked to the exercise of control functions

Article R8124-29

The inspector will ensure that the users concerned are informed of the outcome of the inspection, in accordance with the procedures laid down by the legislation in force.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Obligations of discretion, secrecy and confidentiality

Article R8124-22

Subject to the duty of professional discretion, employees of the labour inspection system shall refrain from disclosing to anyone who does not have the right to know any information of which they beco…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 6: Specific rights and duties linked to the exercise of control functions

Article R8124-27

When inspectors observe infringements or breaches of the regulations, they act with discernment and diligence in their choice of action. They are free to decide what action to take in response to thei…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: General framework for carrying out the tasks of the public service labour inspectorate

Article R8124-2

The ethical rules set out in this Code derive from the Constitution, in particular the Preamble to the Constitution of 1946, from France's international commitments, from the general principles of law…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 6: Specific rights and duties linked to the exercise of control functions

Article R8124-26

Officers shall at all times treat all persons present at the workplace or in the accommodation of the workers under their supervision with courtesy.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Common provisions

Article R8222-2

The injunction sent to the co-contractor by the project owner or the principal, pursuant to the first paragraph of Article L. 8222-5, shall be sent by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Duty to provide information

Article R8124-20

Labour inspectors provide information and advice to users on the applicable law, its scope and the means of ensuring compliance. They respond to requests for information in the form and by the means b…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Special arrangements for staff of companies providing catering or sleeping accommodation on trains.

Article R221-26

For sedentary staff, weekly rest may be granted on a day other than Sunday for staff whose activities are linked to transport schedules. If they are employed full time, they will benefit from at least…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Special arrangements for staff of companies providing catering or sleeping accommodation on trains.

Article R221-24

Drivers are entitled to periodic single rest periods of at least thirty-five hours, or double rest periods of at least fifty-nine hours. The number of rest days per twenty-eight day period is set by c…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 4: Special arrangements for staff of companies providing catering or sleeping accommodation on trains.

Article R221-25

Train crews working for companies providing in-train catering or refuelling services may not be employed more than five days a week. Train crews working for companies providing sleeping accommodation…

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