For the application of articles L. 2232-23-1 and L. 2232-26, each mandated employee is entitled to the time necessary to carry out his duties within the limits of a duration which, save in exceptional circumstances, may not exceed ten hours per month. Delegation hours are automatically considered as working time and paid at the normal rate. An employer who wishes to contest the use made of delegation hours shall refer the matter to a court of law.
The time spent on the negotiations provided for in articles L. 2232-23-1, L. 2232-24 and L. 2232-25 cannot be deducted from the delegation hours provided for in article L. 2315-7. Each member of the staff delegation of the social and economic committee called upon to take part in negotiations in application of articles L. 2232-23-1, L. 2232-24 and L. 2232-25 has the time required to carry out his duties within the limits of a duration which, save in exceptional circumstances, may not exceed ten hours per month. Delegation hours are automatically considered as working time and paid at the normal rate. If the employer wishes to contest the use made of delegation hours, he shall refer the matter to the court.