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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Scope of collective bargaining

Article L3142-14

In order to implement an employee's entitlement to the leave referred to in Article L. 3142-6, a company collective agreement or agreement or, failing that, a branch agreement or agreement shall deter…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article L3142-17

The person being helped must be a regular and stable resident of France.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article L3142-28

Employees are entitled to sabbatical leave during which their employment contract is suspended. The right to this leave is open to an employee who, on the date of departure on leave, can prove a minim…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article L3142-38

…of this sub-section, in particular: 1° The conditions under which the employer may defer the leave due to the specific needs of the company or its operation ; 2° The conditions under which the list o…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article L3142-42

Where an employee is appointed to sit on an administrative or joint commission, council or committee dealing with employment and training issues, the employer shall allow him the time necessary to att…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Public policy.

Article L3133-2

Hours lost as a result of public holidays are not recovered.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Public policy.

Article L3133-3

Unemployment on public holidays may not result in any loss of pay for employees with a total of at least three months' seniority in the company or establishment. These provisions apply to seasonal emp…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article L3141-19

…be split with the employee's agreement. This agreement is not necessary when the leave takes place during the period when the establishment is closed. One of the fractions is at least equal to twelve…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article L3142-13

…event of a dispute, the employer's refusal may be challenged directly by the employee before the industrial tribunal (Conseil de prud'hommes), ruling under the accelerated procedure on the merits, un…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article L3142-43

The employee's participation in the meetings and juries mentioned in article L. 3142-42 does not entail any reduction in remuneration. The duration of the corresponding leave cannot be deducted from t…

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