33Thus, by providing that the minimum period of paid annual leave may not be replaced by an allowance in lieu, except where the employment relationship is terminated, Article 7(2) of Directive 2003/88 also aims to ensure that workers are entitled to actual rest, with a view to ensuring effective protection of their health and safety (see, to that effect, judgment of 16 March 2006, Robinson-Steele and Others, C‑131/04 and C‑257/04, EU:C:2006:177, paragraph 60 and the case-law cited).
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