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Showing 27212730 of 43105 articles for Art. R. 211-4

French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article R3142-47

An employee whose request has not been granted will be given priority for the granting of representation leave at a later date.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter VI: Criminal provisions

Article R3246-4

Failure to comply with the legal provisions relating to wage supplements is punishable by a fourth-class fine. The fine is imposed as many times as there are employees concerned.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 6: Incidents

Article R3252-44

…prior conciliation, if the request is made within one year of the notice given by the former employer. Failing this, the seizure is terminated and the funds are distributed. If, in addition, the debto…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Assignment of sums due by way of remuneration

Article R3252-46

At the request of the assignee, the Registrar will notify the employer of the assignment. This notification makes the assignment enforceable against third parties. The debtor is notified. An assignmen…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Liens and insurance

Article R3253-4

The administrative authority referred to in Article L. 3253-14 is the Minister for Employment.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 6: Incidents

Article R3252-41

If the creditor transfers his domicile, he shall notify the court registry, unless he has appeared by proxy.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Reimbursement by the State

Article R3232-4

State aid is paid on production of nominative statements by the employer, showing how the supplementary allowance has been calculated and approved by the labour inspectorate. Payment is made within th…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 6: Incidents

Article R3252-40

…able to pay the full amount that may be seized, the seizure may be carried out against that employer.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter V: Criminal provisions

Article R3165-4

Making a young worker work on a public holiday recognised by law, in disregard of the provisions of article L. 3164-6 and the decrees issued for its application, is punishable by a fifth-class fine. R…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Pay slip

Article R3243-4

It is forbidden to mention on the pay slip the exercise of the right to strike or the activity of employee representation. The nature and amount of remuneration for representation activities appear on…

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