As long as you like... as long as it’s no longer than 24 days

Chris is a New Zealander working in Juan-les-Pins. He’d like to take all his holiday time—5 weeks—in December, add on the extra days of the fêtes and go off to Dunedin for around 6 weeks. His boss says this just isn’t “convenient” and won’t agree to let him go. Is he able to do this? Yep! According to the Code du Travail an employee can’t take off more than 24 consecutive working days (that includes Saturdays) or 4 weeks; similarly, an employer can’t limit a holiday absence to less than 12 days or 2 weeks. Obviously, the only solution in Chris’ case is to arrive at a friendly agreement with his boss.

From Reporter 94 - Dec 2002

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