How many days of paid leave does an employee accrue per month worked?
The employee is entitled to two and a half working days of leave per month of actual work for the same employer, with the total leave due capped at thirty working days.
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Source
- Source
- Labour Code, article L3141-3
- Acts
- French Labour Code
- Area
- Employment and social security
- Checked
- 2026-10-01
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