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Uganda
Governed by the Employment Act 2006. Annual leave: 21 working days after 1 year of continuous service. Maternity: 60 working days. Paternity: 4 working days.
Reference authority: Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development
Empl. Act 2006
Code
UGX (Shilling)
Currency
48 h
Workweek
21 d
Annual leave
60 d
Maternity
2 wks-3 mo
Notice
Annual paid leave
Empl. Act 2006
21 working days after 1 year (Sec. 54)
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statutory | 21 working days/year | 100 % | After 1 year continuous service |
| Partial year | Pro-rated | 100 % | Pro-rated to service |
| Carry-over | By CBA | — | Per agreement |
Accrual
12 continuous months
Cash in lieu
Owed on termination
Official sources
Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social DevelopmentPublic holidays
11 days
Public Holidays Act — 11 holidays
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year | 1 January | 100 % | National holiday |
| Martyrs Day | 3 June | 100 % | Memorial |
| Independence | 9 October | 100 % | National Day |
| NRM Day | 26 January | 100 % | Movement |
| Eid al-Fitr | Variable | 100 % | Hijri calendar |
Total
~11 days/year
Weekly rest
Sunday
Official sources
Public Holidays Act (MGLSD)Sick leave
Empl. Act 2006
Sick leave: 1 month full pay after 1 month service (Sec. 55)
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| First month | 1 month | 100 % | After 1 month service |
| Second month | 1 month | 50 % | If medically justified |
| Beyond | Unpaid | 0 | Possible dismissal |
Waiting period
None
Proof
Medical certificate within 3 d
Official sources
Employment Act 2006 — Sec. 55Maternity / paternity / parental
Empl. Act 2006
Maternity 60 working days — paternity 4 days (Sec. 56-57)
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternity | 60 working days | 100 % employer | Stillbirth not excluded |
| Paternity | 4 working days | 100 % | Employee father |
| Nursing | Break by agreement | 100 % | By CBA |
Prenatal
4 wks min
Postnatal
8 wks min
Official sources
Employment Act 2006 — Sec. 56Special leave
By CBA
Marriage, bereavement, exam — per CBA
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | Per CBA | 100 % | By CBA |
| Death close relative | 3-5 d | 100 % | First degree |
| Civic duty | As summoned | 100 % | Court/election |
| Pilgrimage | Unpaid | 0 | Once |
Source
Collective bargaining
Stacking
Excludes annual leave
Official sources
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