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Republic of the Congo
Governed by Law 45-75 — Labour Code. Annual leave: 26 working days/year. Maternity: 15 weeks. Paternity: 2 days.
Reference authority: Ministry of Labour and Social Security
Law 45-75
Code
XAF (CFA)
Currency
40 h
Workweek
26 d
Annual leave
15 wks
Maternity
15 d-3 mo
Notice
Annual paid leave
Law 45-75
26 working days/year + bonuses
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statutory | 26 working days | 100 % | After 12 months |
| Seniority | +1 d every 5 yrs | 100 % | Cumulative |
Period
Annual
Official sources
Congolese Labour Code (NATLEX)Public holidays
13 days
~13 holidays
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year | 1 January | 100 % | National holiday |
| Independence | 15 August | 100 % | National Day |
Total
~13 d/year
Official sources
Congolese Labour CodeSick leave
Law 45-75
Sick leave by seniority
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-5 yrs | 3 months | 100 % then 50 % | Medical certificate |
| >5 yrs | 6 months | 100 % then 50 % | Medical certificate |
Waiting
None
Official sources
Congolese Labour CodeMaternity / paternity / parental
CNSS
Maternity 15 wks (6+9) — paternity 2 d
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternity | 15 weeks | 50 % CNSS + 50 % employer | 6 wks before + 9 wks after |
| Paternity | 2 days | 100 % | Employee father |
Prenatal
6 wks
Postnatal
9 wks
Official sources
CNSS CongoSpecial leave
Law 45-75
Marriage, bereavement — per CBA
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | 3 days | 100 % | Employee |
| Death close relative | 3 days | 100 % | First degree |
Source
CBA
Official sources
Congolese Labour Code