2. In the case of an application for an extension of stay or for the renewal of the authorisation pursuant to Article 15, Member States shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that the seasonal worker is not obliged to interrupt his or her employment relationship with the same employer, or prevented from changing employer, due to on-going administrative procedures.
Where the validity of the authorisation for the purpose of seasonal work expires during the procedure for extension or renewal, in accordance with their national law, Member States shall allow the seasonal worker to stay on their territory until the competent authorities have taken a decision on the application, provided that the application was submitted within the period of validity of that authorisation and that the time period referred to in Article 14(1) has not expired.
Where the second subparagraph applies, Member States may, inter alia, decide to:
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issue national temporary residence permits or equivalent authorisations until a decision is taken;
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allow the seasonal worker to work until that decision is taken.
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During the period of examination of the application for extension or renewal, the relevant provisions of this Directive shall apply.