Brussels, 07/07/2011 (Agence Europe) - European Union law does not preclude a limitation of entitlement to annual leave or to an allowance in lieu of leave not taken, as long as this limit is compatible with the objective of recuperation. It is for the member states to establish a limitation period. A limit of 18 months, on expiry of which entitlement to leave or to the allowance in lieu of leave is extinguished, is sufficient.
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