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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Common provisions

Article L3121-53

Working hours may be converted into hours or days under the conditions set out in sub-sections 2 and 3 of this section.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article L3142-50

The duration of the leave cannot be deducted from the annual paid leave.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Supplementary provisions

Article L3142-5

…bsence of an agreement, the employee is entitled to the leave referred to in Article L. 3142-4, the duration of which may not be less than that provided for in the same Article L. 3142-4.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article L3142-51

…be given.In the event of a dispute, the employer's refusal may be challenged directly 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 3: Supplementary provisions

Article L3142-53

In the absence of an agreement referred to in Article L. 3142-52: 1° The maximum duration of the leave is twenty days per year ; 2° The time limits within which the employee must submit his request fo…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Scope of collective bargaining

Article L3142-58

In order to implement the employee's right to the leave referred to in articles L. 3142-54 and L. 3142-54-1, a company collective agreement or, failing that, a branch agreement or convention determine…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Supplementary provisions

Article L3142-59

In the absence of an agreement referred to in Article L. 3142-58, the following provisions apply:1° The maximum total number of days that may be taken as leave is six working days per year ;2° The lea…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article L3142-57

…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
Subsection 1: Public policy.

Article L3141-5

…4° Rest days granted under the collective agreement concluded in application of article L. 3121-44; 5° Periods, up to a maximum uninterrupted period of one year, during which performance of the employ…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Scope of collective bargaining

Article L3142-52

…r agreement or, failing that, a branch agreement or agreement shall determine: 1° The maximum total duration of the leave ; 2° The deadlines by which the employee must apply for leave.

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