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Lesotho
Governed by the Labour Code Order 1992. Annual leave: 12 consecutive working days/year. Maternity: 12 weeks (6+6). Paternity: not statutory.
Reference authority: Ministry of Labour and Employment
LCO 1992
Code
LSL (Loti)
Currency
45 h
Workweek
12 d
Annual leave
12 wks
Maternity
1-3 mo
Notice
Annual paid leave
LCO 1992
12 consecutive working days/year (Sec. 118)
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statutory | 12 working days/year | 100 % | After 1 year service |
| Partial pro-rata | 1 d/month | 100 % | Pro-rated |
| Cash in lieu | Owed on termination | 100 % | Pro-rata accrual |
Accrual
12 months service
Carry-over
By agreement
Official sources
Ministry of Labour LesothoPublic holidays
12 days
Lesotho law — 12 holidays
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year | 1 January | 100 % | National holiday |
| Moshoeshoe Day | 11 March | 100 % | Memorial |
| Africa Day | 25 May | 100 % | Continental |
| Independence | 4 October | 100 % | National Day |
| Christmas | 25 December | 100 % | Catholic |
Total
~12 days/year
Weekly rest
Sunday
Official sources
Ministry of Labour LesothoSick leave
LCO 1992
Sick leave 12 d/year full pay (Sec. 122)
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| First 12 days | 12 days | 100 % | Medical certificate |
| Days 13-24 | 12 days | 50 % | Medical certificate |
| Beyond | Unpaid | 0 | Possible medical dismissal |
Waiting period
None
Proof
Medical certificate beyond 2 d
Official sources
Labour Code Order 1992 — Sec. 122Maternity / paternity / parental
LCO 1992
Maternity 12 wks (6+6) unpaid statutory (Sec. 133)
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternity | 12 weeks | By CBA / employer | No payment obligation |
| Paternity | Not statutory | — | CBA only |
| Nursing | 1 h/day | 100 % | First 6 months |
Prenatal
6 wks
Postnatal
6 wks
Official sources
Labour Code Order 1992 — Sec. 133Special leave
By CBA
Marriage, bereavement — per CBA
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | Per CBA | 100 % | By CBA |
| Death close relative | Per CBA | 100 % | By CBA |
| Civic duty | As summoned | 100 % | Court |
| Study leave | Per CBA | 100 % | Pro exam |
Source
Collective bargaining
Stacking
Excludes annual leave
Official sources
Labour Code Order 1992