Updated Rules For Sporting Leave

Luxembourg has recently reformed the right to sporting leave in order to adapt the existing law to the needs of modern society, broaden the eligibility criteria and clarify certain concepts to avoid questions and disputes about interpretation. Bill of law n°7955_  was passed by Parliament on 4 July 2023 and exempted from a second constitutional vote by the Conseil d'État (State Council) on 14 July 2023. The law of 21 July 2023 ¹ was published on 31 July 2023(the "Law"). 

The Law will enter into force on 1 January 2024, with the exception of certain specific provisions that will enter into force on 4 August 2023.

The main changes introduced by the Law and the primary features of sporting leave from an employment law perspective are summarised below.