Call Us + 33 1 84 88 31 00

Article D1453-2-8 of the French Labour Code

The trade union representative shall inform his employer of his absence for the training provided for in article L. 1453-7 by any means giving a date certain:

1° At least thirty days in advance, if the duration of the absence is equal to or greater than three consecutive working days;

2° At least fifteen days in advance in other cases.

The letter shall specify the date, duration and times of the training course and the name of the establishment or organisation responsible.

Original in French 🇫🇷
Article D1453-2-8

Le défenseur syndical informe son employeur de son absence pour la formation prévue à l’article L. 1453-7 par tout moyen conférant date certaine :


1° Au moins trente jours à l’avance, en cas de durée d’absence égale ou supérieure à trois journées de travail consécutives ;


2° Au moins quinze jours à l’avance dans les autres cas.


La lettre précise la date, la durée et les horaires du stage ainsi que le nom de l’établissement ou de l’organisme responsable.

Need help with this article? Get help from a French lawyer

Our French business lawyers are here to help.
We offer a FREE evaluation of your case.
Call us at +33 (0) 1 84 88 31 00 or send us an email.

Useful links

You have a question in French Business Law?

Our French business lawyers are here to help.
We offer a FREE evaluation of your case.
Call +33 (0) 1 84 88 31 00 or send us an email.

All information exchanged through this website will be communicated to lawyers registered with a French Bar and will remain confidential.