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Jamaica
Jamaica guarantees 2 wks (2-9 yrs), 3 wks (10+ yrs) (Holidays with Pay Act). Maternity 12 wks.
Authority: HwP Act · NIS · MLSS
Leave
2-3 wks
Holidays
10
Mat
12 wks (8 paid)
Pat
Not statutory
Sick
Per CLA
Framework
HwP Act
01
Annual paid leave
HwP ActHwP Act: 2 wks (2-9 yrs), 3 wks (10+).
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-9 yrs | 2 sem | 100% | HwP |
| 10+ yrs | 3 sem | 100% | HwP |
Official sources: MLSS
02
Public holidays
10 holidays10 holidays.
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | New Year | All | — |
| Variable | Ash Wednesday | All | — |
| Variable | Good Friday + Easter Monday | All | — |
| 23 May | Labour Day | All | — |
| 1 Aug | Emancipation | All | — |
| 6 Aug | Independence | All | — |
| 3rd Mon Oct | National Heroes | All | — |
| 25 Dec | Christmas | All | — |
| 26 Dec | Boxing Day | All | — |
Official sources: MLSS
04
Maternity, paternity, parental
12 wks matMat 12 wks (8 paid by emp + 4 unpaid).
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mat | 12 sem | 8 sem 100% + 4 unpaid | MLA |
Official sources: MLSS
05
Special leaves
DiscretionaryDiscretionary employer.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bereavement | — | Variable | Discrétionnaire |
Official sources: MLSS
Centralize Jamaica absences
Illizeo applies HwP Act + MLA + NIS.
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