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FLY-BY-NIGHT COMPANY [1 record]

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Record 1 2024-02-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trade
  • Social Problems
CONT

This is to ensure that we are not dealing with an unscrupulous agency, a fly-by-night company — which is a problem — or to numbered companies that disappear and are reborn two days later. In particular, the temporary employment agency sector must be regulated.

Key term(s)
  • fly by night company

French

Domaine(s)
  • Commerce
  • Problèmes sociaux
CONT

En quelques années, l'organisme de crédit se bâtit une réputation d'entreprise sans scrupule, multipliant les saisies.

Spanish

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