The Monaco Government has released an official guide to help employees and employers navigate the process of transferring unused holiday leave within the private sector.

The guide has been developed jointly by the Department of Social Affairs and Health and the Directorate of Labour, and is designed to ensure that the process is both legally secure and easy to apply.

The transfer of holiday leave allows staff to give some of their own paid days off to another employee facing exceptional personal circumstances. The scheme promotes solidarity in the workplace, but until now, has lacked an official reference document outlining the roles and responsibilities of those involved.

Step-by-step guidance for employees and employers

The guide presents the rules in a clear and structured format, dividing the information into three main categories: employees who may receive transferred days, employees who wish to donate them, and employers, who are responsible for validating and managing requests.

It has been distributed to social partners, who will relay the information to companies and their staff. According to the government, the guide is intended to help ensure the scheme is applied in a fair and transparent manner, with a strong legal foundation.

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