Section 2: Sponsorship.

In Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Mayotte, La Réunion, Saint-Barthélemy, Saint-Martin and Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, in order to provide practical training in the company for an employee on a professionalisation contract, the employer may, for a limited period of time, benefit from the assistance of persons who sponsor the employee. These people are chosen from among the employees concerned by an early retirement measure within the meaning of article L. 5123-2, unemployed workers,…

The persons authorised to act as mentors are approved by the administrative authority, taking into account in particular their experience as mentors within the meaning of articles L. 6223-5, relating to apprenticeship masters, and L. 6325-1 et seq, relating to professionalisation contracts. During the performance of their duties, they are covered by the social security legislation relating to protection against accidents at work and occupational illnesses under the conditions set…

A decree in the Conseil d’Etat shall determine the implementing measures for this section.