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Solidarity Initiative Ensured Full Income for Father Who Needed to Accompany Daughter in Intensive Cancer Treatment
In 2015, in France, father Jonathan Dupré received 350 days of paid vacation donated by coworkers to accompany the treatment of Naëlle, his daughter.
The family lives in Aumale, in Normandy, and the child faced kidney cancer. Check-ups, hospitalizations, and chemotherapy quickly consumed the available vacation days.
With the collective donation, he was able to stay by his daughter’s side without losing his income during a long and crucial period for the family.
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What Happened and Why It Got Attention
The treatment routine for Naëlle required her father’s constant presence, involving travel and intensive chemotherapy sessions.
After using all his vacation days for appointments and procedures, his absence from work began to threaten the family income.
The response came from his own professional environment, with coworkers gathering days off to secure time and salary for the father during the follow-up.
The French Law That Allowed the Donation of Vacation
The initiative was made possible by a French law passed in May 2014 that allows the donation of vacation days between employees.
The rule permits workers to give up days off to a colleague who needs to care for a seriously ill child.
The procedure depends on company approval and maintains full payment to the beneficiary during the donated period.
How It Worked in Practice in the Case of Jonathan Dupré
With treatment underway, Jonathan Dupré had already exhausted his vacation days for appointments and chemotherapy sessions.
The employees gathered days so he could continue accompanying his daughter without financial interruption.
The total reached 350 days of paid vacation, allowing for prolonged presence alongside Naëlle during the most critical time.
The Impact on Families Facing Serious Illness
The possibility of turning days off into paid time creates a support network within the workplace.
In practice, the measure prevents families from having to choose between being present in the hospital and maintaining their income.
The case demonstrated how the combination of law and solidarity can alleviate the burden of a serious illness on daily life at home.
Do Brazilian Labor Laws Allow Something Similar
In Brazil, labor legislation does not provide for a general provision allowing the donation of vacation days between employees as in France.
The CLT defines vacations and leaves as individual rights, generally non-transferable, which limits similar initiatives in the private sector.
There is a partial exception in the federal public sector, providing since 2018 for the donation of leave for health reasons among public servants in cases of serious illness of a family member, including children.
Points of Attention and Common Questions
In the Brazilian private sector, similar initiatives tend to depend on collective agreements, internal policies, and negotiations with unions.
Some companies adopt mechanisms of flexibility, such as extended leaves and adjustments to work hours, but this varies depending on the employer.
A case of prolonged absence to accompany treatment may require a specific solution, with formal discussions to preserve income and employment.
The episode from 2015 in France was marked by uniting solidarity and legal protection, ensuring 350 days of vacation donated to Jonathan Dupré to support Naëlle.
In Brazil, the absence of a similar general mechanism means that the issue depends on internal rules and agreements, reinforcing the discussion on how to enhance protection for families facing serious illnesses.
Estou plenamente sem palavras pra esse caso! Meu sonho e fazer parte de redes de a poio a pessoas que precisam de ajuda de alguma forma.
A Lei Francesa poderia ser adaptada ao Brasil, mas seria necessário cuidar para que alguns não se aproveitassem do apoio dos colegas e da Lei para auferir lucros ou folgas insanas. Infelizmente, muitos brasileiros gostam de*vida boa* Ad custas dos outros..
O ideal na verdade seria haver possibilidade de afastamento por doença de familiar de primeiro grau, ou responsável legal…
A bíblia nos ensina que tem amigos que é mais chegado do que um irmão de sangue.
Este é o caso.
Pois os colegas de trabalho compareceram da dor do colega e trabalhou por ele.
Um bom exemplo.