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Article D1226-3 of the French Labour Code

For each period of absence from work, the compensation periods run from the first day of absence if the absence is due to an accident at work or an occupational disease, excluding commuting accidents.

However, in all other cases, the compensation period runs for more than seven days of absence.

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Article D1226-3

Lors de chaque arrêt de travail, les durées d’indemnisation courent à compter du premier jour d’absence si celle-ci est consécutive à un accident du travail ou à une maladie professionnelle, à l’exclusion des accidents de trajet.

Toutefois, dans tous les autres cas, le délai d’indemnisation court au-delà de sept jours d’absence.

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