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Mauritius
Governed by the Workers’ Rights Act 2019. Annual leave: 22 working days (20 vacation + 2 casual after 12 months). Maternity: 14 weeks full pay. Paternity: 5 days.
Reference authority: Ministry of Labour, Human Resource Development and Training
WRA 2019
Code
MUR (Rupee)
Currency
45 h
Workweek
22 d
Annual leave
14 wks
Maternity
30 d
Notice
Annual paid leave
WRA 2019
20 vacation + 2 casual days after 12 months (Sec. 45-46)
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vacation leave | 20 working days | 100 % | After 12 months service |
| Casual leave | 2 working days | 100 % | No proof needed |
| Cash-in-lieu | Balances paid on termination | 100 % | Pro-rata accrual |
Accrual
12 months service
Carry-over
Max 30 d
Official sources
Ministry of Labour MauritiusPublic holidays
15 days
Mauritian law — 15 public holidays
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year | 1-2 January | 100 % | National holiday |
| Independence | 12 March | 100 % | National Day |
| Eid | Variable | 100 % | Hijri calendar |
| Cavadee | Variable | 100 % | Tamil |
| Divali | Variable | 100 % | Hindu |
| Maha Shivaratri | Variable | 100 % | Hindu |
Total
~15 days/year
Weekly rest
Sunday
Official sources
Public Holidays — MauritiusSick leave
WRA 2019
Sick leave 15 d/year (5 carry-over) (Sec. 47)
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short illness | 15 working days/year | 100 % | Medical certificate |
| Carry-over | 21 d max | 100 % | Carryable to next year |
| Beyond | Unpaid | 0 | Possible NPS |
Waiting period
None
Proof
Medical certificate beyond 3 d
Official sources
Workers’ Rights Act 2019 — Sec. 47Maternity / paternity / parental
WRA 2019
Maternity 14 wks full pay — paternity 5 d (Sec. 48-49)
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternity | 14 weeks | 100 % employer | After 12 months service |
| Paternity | 5 working days | 100 % | Employee father |
| Nursing | 2 × 30 min/day | 100 % | Up to 6 months |
Prenatal
At least 7 days
Postnatal
At least 7 wks
Official sources
Workers’ Rights Act 2019 — Sec. 48Special leave
WRA 2019
Special — marriage, bereavement, exam (Sec. 50)
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | 3 working days | 100 % | Employee |
| Death close relative | 3 d | 100 % | First degree |
| Civic duty | As summoned | 100 % | Court/jury |
| Hajj/Pilgrimage | Unpaid | 0 | Once in career |
Source
WRA 2019 Sec. 50
Stacking
Excludes annual leave
Official sources
Workers’ Rights Act 2019Manage absences in Mauritius
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