Leave Law Library
🇫🇷 Leave Laws in France
Statutory leave entitlements, employer obligations, and source links for every major leave type in France.
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Annual Leave
French statutory paid leave (congés payés) — the 2.5-day-per-month accrual, the 1 June reference period, and how the fifth week works.
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Congé Maternité
France's maternity leave — up to 16 weeks of paid leave (extended for multiple births), daily allowances, and employer obligations under the Code de la Sécurité Sociale.
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Congé Paternité
France's paternity and reception leave — 25 days of paid leave for fathers (32 days for multiple births), daily allowances, and employer obligations.
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Sick Leave
French sick leave (arrêt maladie) — Sécurité sociale daily allowances (IJSS), employer top-up rules, and the three-day waiting period.