Frequently asked questions about holidays while you are in an ERTE and their answers.

Summer is coming and many of you wonder, what will happen to your vacation, Do I have the right to enjoy them? or can I cancel my vacation and continue working?

Are vacation days generated while in ERTE?

• Contract suspension ERTE:

While a worker is in a contract suspension ERTE will not generate vacation days, However, if they count Social Security.

• ERTE to reduce working hours:

As long as the worker is in a reduced working day ERTE, he will generate vacations in proportion to the working day.

Do I have the right to enjoy my vacation during an ERTE?

• Contract suspension ERTE:

While the worker is in a contract suspension ERTE, nothing prevents you from spending time traveling during ERTE (insisting it's not about vacation enjoyment). Nevertheless, if the company asks you to rejoin, you must be present.

• ERTE to reduce working hours:

If the worker is in an ERTE situation of reduced hours, you can enjoy your generated holiday, as long as the company remains in ERTE.

Can the company make me take a vacation?

The company cannot decide the vacations of the employees. An agreement must be established between the parties.

Is it possible to cancel my vacation this summer?

• Contract suspension ERTE:

If the worker is in an ERTE situation of suspension of the contract, the vacations that they have previously requested will be canceled.

• ERTE to reduce working hours:

If the worker is in a reduced working day ERTE and does not want to enjoy their vacation this summer due to the pandemic situation, there must be a negotiation between the company and the worker.