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DR Congo
Governed by Law 015-2002 — Labour Code. Annual leave: 12 working days minimum (1 d/month), increased after 3 years seniority. Maternity: 14 weeks (6+8). Paternity: 2 days.
Reference authority: Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Welfare
Law 015-2002
Code
CDF (Franc)
Currency
45 h
Workweek
12-30 d
Annual leave
14 wks
Maternity
14-90 d
Notice
Annual paid leave
Law 015-2002
1 d/month (12 d/year) — seniority bonuses (Sec. 140-143)
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statutory | 12 working days/year | 100 % | Service ≥ 1 year |
| Seniority 3+ yrs | +1 d every 3 yrs | 100 % | Practical cap |
| Workers under 18 | +1 d/month | 100 % | Article 142 |
Accrual
12 months service
Cash in lieu
Owed on termination
Official sources
DRC Labour Code 015-2002 (NATLEX)Public holidays
10 days
DRC law — 10 holidays
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year | 1 January | 100 % | National holiday |
| Independence Martyrs | 4 January | 100 % | Memorial |
| Independence | 30 June | 100 % | National Day |
| Parents Day | 1 August | 100 % | Parents’ Day |
| Army Day | 17 November | 100 % | Memorial |
Total
~10 days/year
Weekly rest
Sunday
Official sources
DRC Labour CodeSick leave
Law 015-2002
Sick leave up to 6 months — decreasing (Sec. 105)
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trial period | Unpaid | 0 | During trial |
| First 3 months | 3 months | 100 % | With medical certificate |
| Months 4-6 | 3 months | 66 % | With medical certificate |
| Beyond | Unpaid | 0 | Possible dismissal |
Waiting period
None
Proof
Medical certificate
Official sources
CNSS DRCMaternity / paternity / parental
Law 015-2002
Maternity 14 wks (6+8) — INSS (Sec. 130)
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternity | 14 weeks | 67 % CNSS + 33 % employer | 6 wks before + 8 wks after |
| Paternity | 2 days | 100 % | Employee father |
| Nursing | 2 × 30 min/day | 100 % | First 15 months |
Prenatal
6 wks
Postnatal
8 wks
Official sources
CNSS DRC — MaternitySpecial leave
Law 015-2002
Marriage, bereavement — per CBA
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | 2 days | 100 % | Employee |
| Death close relative | 3 days | 100 % | First degree |
| Birth | 2 days | 100 % | Employee father |
| Civic duty | As summoned | 100 % | Court/election |
Source
Law 015-2002 Sec. 146
Stacking
Excludes annual leave
Official sources
DRC Labour Code