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Article L3142-69 of the French Labour Code

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 accelerated procedure on the merits, under conditions set by decree in the Conseil d’Etat.

If the employer fails to respond within a period set by decree, his agreement is deemed to have been reached.

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Article L3142-69

Le bénéfice du congé peut être refusé par l’employeur s’il estime que cette absence est susceptible d’avoir des conséquences préjudiciables à la bonne marche de l’entreprise.

Le refus de l’employeur intervient après avis du comité social et économique. Il est motivé.

En cas de différend, le refus de l’employeur peut être directement contesté par le salarié devant le conseil de prud’hommes, statuant selon la procédure accélérée au fond, dans des conditions fixées par décret en Conseil d’Etat.

A défaut de réponse de l’employeur dans un délai fixé par décret, son accord est réputé acquis.

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