Someone on your team is getting married and wants to know one thing before anything else: how many days they have and when they start counting. Here’s the direct answer, along with the details that usually raise questions when it’s time to approve the request.
How Many Days Are Granted for Paid Marriage Leave
Article 37.3.a) of the Workers’ Statute grants 15 consecutive calendar days for contracting marriage, civil or religious. They are calendar days, so weekends and holidays that fall within the period also count. Your collective agreement may extend them: it’s not uncommon to find agreements that increase paid marriage leave to 20 days.
When They Start Counting
The law does not establish a single fixed date. Typically, they start from the wedding day or from the next business day, depending on what your agreement states or what you arrange with the company. Many agreements allow the employee to choose, so it’s advisable to review yours before giving a definitive answer.
What About Domestic Partnerships?
The Workers’ Statute does not expressly mention them for this leave, but two things work in their favor: many collective agreements already equate them with marriage, and recent case law tends to recognize it even when the agreement says nothing. If this is your case, the usual supporting document is the certificate of registration in the domestic partnership registry.
Can It Be Combined with Vacation?
Yes. The employee can take the leave immediately before or after their vacation, and the company cannot refuse that combination. If you want to ensure it doesn’t conflict with the rest of the team’s plans, here are some keys to organizing vacation without errors.
What Documentation to Request to Manage Paid Marriage Leave
The family record book, marriage certificate, or registration in the domestic partnership registry is sufficient. Nothing more is needed.
What Improvements Are Common in Collective Agreements
- Extension to 20 calendar days.
- Full equivalence of domestic partnerships with marriages.
- Ability to freely choose the start date of the leave, without tying it to the exact wedding day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Choose When to Take the 15 Days?
By default, paid marriage leave is tied to the wedding date: it is taken immediately before or after the celebration. But the Workers’ Statute does not prohibit taking it later if you agree with your company; it’s a common situation and perfectly valid when both parties agree. Without that express agreement, what you cannot do is unilaterally demand to postpone it months without relation to the wedding.
Is the Leave the Same Whether I Marry Civilly or in a Church?
Yes, the Workers’ Statute does not distinguish the type of ceremony.
What Happens If I Get Married During My Vacation?
You can interrupt your vacation to take the leave and recover the pending vacation days afterward, or combine both periods if you prefer.
How Is It Requested in Woffu?
From the app or the web, in a couple of clicks, attaching the supporting document when you have it. The manager sees the request alongside the team calendar and can approve it knowing if more people are out on those dates. This is how we manage absences in Woffu
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