Paragraph 1: Public policy

Where an employee is appointed to sit on an administrative or joint commission, council or committee dealing with employment and training issues, the employer shall allow him the time necessary to attend meetings of these bodies. The list of these bodies is set by interministerial decree. When an employee is appointed to take part in a jury for an examination or for the validation of acquired experience, the employer shall…

The employee’s participation in the meetings and juries mentioned in article L. 3142-42 does not entail any reduction in remuneration. The duration of the corresponding leave cannot be deducted from the annual paid leave.

A decree determines the conditions under which the expenses relating to the maintenance of salary and the reimbursement of travel expenses are borne by the bodies and juries mentioned in article L. 3142-42 or by the company.

The employer may refuse to grant the leave if it considers that the absence is likely to have a detrimental effect on the smooth running of the company. The employer’s refusal is made after consulting the social and economic committee. Reasons must be given. In the event of a dispute, the employer’s refusal may be challenged directly by the employee before the industrial tribunal (Conseil de prud’hommes), ruling under the…