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Malawi
Governed by the Employment Act 2000. Annual leave: 15 working days/year (5-day) or 18 days (6-day). Maternity: 8 weeks. Paternity: not statutory.
Reference authority: Ministry of Labour
Empl. Act 2000
Code
MWK (Kwacha)
Currency
48 h
Workweek
15-18 d
Annual leave
8 wks
Maternity
1 wk-1 mo
Notice
Annual paid leave
Empl. Act 2000
15-18 d/year by workweek (Sec. 44)
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-day week | 15 days | 100 % | After 12 months |
| 6-day week | 18 days | 100 % | After 12 months |
Period
Annual
Official sources
Ministry of Labour MalawiPublic holidays
11 days
~11 holidays
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year | 1 January | 100 % | National holiday |
| Independence | 6 July | 100 % | National Day |
Total
~11 d/year
Official sources
Public Holidays MalawiSick leave
Empl. Act 2000
Sick leave 4 wks full + 8 wks half (Sec. 45)
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| First 4 wks | 4 weeks | 100 % | Medical certificate |
| Wks 5-12 | 8 weeks | 50 % | Medical certificate |
Waiting
None
Official sources
Employment Act 2000Maternity / paternity / parental
Empl. Act 2000
Maternity 8 wks every 3 years (Sec. 47)
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternity | 8 weeks | 100 % | Every 3 years |
| Paternity | Not statutory | — | CBA only |
Cycle
3 years
Official sources
Employment Act 2000Special 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 |
Source
CBA
Official sources
Employment Act 2000