In French Guiana, an overseas department of France, the French Labor Code governs vacation leave entitlements. All employees are entitled to 2.5 working days of paid vacation leave for every full month of work completed. This totals to 30 working days, which is equivalent to 5 weeks per year.

Accrual and Eligibility

Vacation leave accrues monthly throughout the reference period. This period generally runs from June 1st of the previous year to May 31st of the current year. Employees cannot take vacation leave until it has been accrued. However, in some cases, employers may grant leave in advance.

Compensation

During vacation periods, employees must receive at least their usual remuneration. In some cases, they may receive a more favorable amount if outlined in their contracts or collective agreements.

While the core entitlement is identical to mainland France, some localized collective agreements might exist within French Guiana. These agreements could potentially offer more generous vacation leave provisions. Always check your individual employment contract and any relevant collective agreements applicable to your workplace for the most accurate and up-to-date details.

French Guiana, an overseas department of France, celebrates a combination of national French holidays and holidays unique to its own history and culture.

National French Holidays

French Guiana observes all the public holidays celebrated in mainland France. These include:

• New Year's Day (January 1st)
• Easter Monday (March/April)
• Labor Day (May 1st)
• Victory in Europe Day (May 8th)
• Ascension Day (May/June)
• Whit Monday (May/June)
• Bastille Day (July 14th)
• Assumption of Mary (August 15th)
• All Saints' Day (November 1st)
• Armistice Day (November 11th)
• Christmas Day (December 25th)

Holidays Specific to French Guiana

In addition to the national French holidays, French Guiana also celebrates:

• Abolition of Slavery Day (June 10th): This day commemorates the abolition of slavery in French Guiana in 1848.

In French Guiana, an overseas department of France, labor laws are similar to those of mainland France. The French Labor Code outlines various types of leave available to employees.

Vacation Leave

Employees are entitled to 2.5 working days of paid vacation per month of work, totaling 30 working days (or 5 weeks) per year. During vacation leave periods, employees receive at least their usual pay, potentially more depending on agreements.

Sick Leave

Employees become eligible for paid sick leave after fulfilling certain conditions related to social security contributions and employment duration. Compensation for paid sick leave is provided by the French social security system after an initial waiting period. The amount and duration can vary based on employment history and the nature of the illness. Employers may require a medical certificate to validate the need for sick leave.

Maternity Leave

Female employees are entitled to 16 weeks of maternity leave, generally split before and after childbirth. This may be extended in cases of multiple births or complications. Eligible employees generally receive maternity benefits from France's social security system.

Paternity Leave

Fathers are entitled to 28 calendar days of paternity leave, including a mandatory 4 consecutive days. Paternity leave is compensated by the French social security system.

Parental Leave

Following maternity/paternity leave, either parent can take parental leave to care for a young child. The duration can extend up to a few years. Parental leave may be partially compensated by the French social security depending on the length and circumstances.

Other Types of Leave

Employees may be entitled to short-term paid leave in the case of the death of a close family member. They may also have the right to short-term leave for events like marriage, moving, or a child's illness. Additionally, employees may have the right to take longer-term unpaid leave for personal reasons, known as sabbatical leave.