Section 2: 1st May Day

1st May is a public holiday.

Unemployment on 1st May cannot be a reason for a reduction in salary. Employees paid by the hour, by the day or by output are entitled to compensation equal to the wages lost as a result of unemployment. This compensation is payable by the employer.

In establishments and services which, due to the nature of their activity, cannot interrupt work, employees employed on 1st May are entitled, in addition to the salary corresponding to the work performed, to an indemnity equal to the amount of this salary. This allowance shall be paid by the employer.