The total period of absence of an employee councillor for participation in one or more training courses in the establishments and bodies mentioned in article D. 1442-1 may not exceed two weeks in any one calendar year.
The authorisations for absence referred to in 2° of article L. 1442-2 are granted to employees at their request as soon as they are appointed.
The employee representative shall inform his employer of his absence for the training provided for in 2° of article L. 1442-2 by any means that provides a date certain:
1° At least thirty days in advance, if the period of absence is equal to or greater than three consecutive working days ;
2° At least fifteen days in advance in other cases.
This information shall specify the date, duration and times of the training course and the name of the establishment or organisation responsible.