The employment contract of the employees mentioned in article L. 1531-1 shall be in writing.
It shall set out the terms and conditions under which the employee shall be compensated for expenses incurred in travelling to, staying in and returning from the country or place of employment. It also provides for the employer to cover the expenses incurred by the employee and, where applicable, his family in taking leave, provided that the employee has been on leave for at least twelve months.
The employment contract is given to the employee, unless this is impossible, no later than eight days before the date of departure to the place of work.