Is the employee entitled to leave in the event of a natural disaster?

Verified 12 August 2024 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)

Yes, an employee who lives or works in an area affected by a natural disaster may, under certain conditions, be granted special leave to participate in the activities of organizations providing assistance to victims. We present you with the information you need to know.

This leave allows the employee to participate in the activities of organizations providing aid for victims of natural disasters.

FYI  

This specific leave is unpaid.

The leave may be taken once or several times a year.

Its maximum duration is 20 days a year. The maximum duration of leave may be longer if provided for by collective agreement, collective company agreement or company branch agreement more favorable.

Please note

the duration of the leave cannot be counted against the duration of the employee's annual paid leave.

Of treaty provisions determine the time limits in which the employee addresses his request for leave from the employer. In the absence of any provisions, the employee informs the employer (in particular by letter) RARRAR : Recommended with notification of receipt(b) his or her willingness to take at least that leave 48 hours before the leave begins. In case of emergency, the leave may be taken with prior notice of 24 hourss.

The employer may refuse to grant leave for natural disasters if he considers that it will be detrimental to the operation of his company. Reasons must be given for such refusal and notified to the employee and shall act after consulting the Social and Economic Committee (ESC), if one exists in the company.

The refusal of the employer may be challenged before the prud'homme council which shall decide as a last resort.

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