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Article L7227-5 of the French General Code of Local Authorities

The time of absence provided for in articles L. 7227-1 et L. 7227-2 is treated as an actual period of work for the purposes of determining the period of paid leave as well as with regard to all rights arising from seniority.

Moreover, no change may be made to the working hours and hours of work provided for in the employment contract on account of absences occurring pursuant to the same articles L. 7227-1 and L. 7227-2 without the agreement of the elected official concerned.

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Article L7227-5

Le temps d’absence prévu aux articles L. 7227-1 et L. 7227-2 est assimilé à une durée de travail effective pour la détermination de la durée des congés payés ainsi qu’au regard de tous les droits découlant de l’ancienneté.

Aucune modification de la durée et des horaires de travail prévus par le contrat de travail ne peut en outre être effectuée en raison des absences intervenues en application des mêmes articles L. 7227-1 et L. 7227-2 sans l’accord de l’élu concerné.

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