When article L. 2171-1, the second paragraph of article L. 4221-5 and articles L. 4231-4 and L. 4231-5 of the Defence Code are not applied, the salaried reservist is entitled to an annual leave of absence of at least ten working days per calendar year in respect of his employment or training activities in the military operational reserve or the national police operational reserve.
In addition to their annual leave, salaried reservists may obtain their employer’s agreement to carry out a period of employment or training in the military operational reserve or the national police operational reserve during their working hours.
The number of days of annual leave to serve in the operational reserve may be extended by agreement between the employer and the employee. This agreement must be in writing, signed by both parties and attached to the employment contract.
For companies with fewer than fifty employees, the employer may decide, in order to maintain the smooth running of the company, to limit the annual leave of absence for the military operational reserve or the national police operational reserve to five working days per calendar year.