Does an employee in training retain his rights to paid leave and seniority?
Verified 30 January 2026 - Public Service / Directorate of Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)
Yes. The private sector employee in training retains his rights to paid leave and those related to seniority during his absence.
It's in particular the case where he is absent for one of the following situations:
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