Chapter V: Leave and economic, social, environmental and trade union training for employees called upon to perform trade union duties.

Leave for economic, social and environmental training and trade union training is granted as a matter of right, except where the employer considers, after obtaining the opinion of the social and economic committee, that such absence could have harmful consequences for production and the smooth running of the company. Reasons must be given for any refusal of leave by the employer. In the event of a dispute, the employer’s refusal…

Collective bargaining agreements may: 1° Contain more favourable provisions than those provided for in this sub-section, particularly with regard to remuneration; 2° Specify the periods of leave best suited to the needs of each profession; 3° Set the terms and conditions for the financing of the training, intended to cover the educational costs as well as the costs of compensation for the travel and accommodation expenses of the trainees and…

The conditions of application of the provisions relating to economic, social and environmental training leave and trade union training leave, as well as to the staff of the public companies listed by the decree provided for by article L. 2233-1, are determined by decree in the Conseil d’Etat.