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Absences — Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina guarantees 20 working days/year minimum (Labour Law, FBiH §38). Federal system: FBiH + Republika Srpska. Maternity 12 months (FBiH).

Authority: Labour Law (FBiH/RS) · ZZO
Leave
20 days minimum
Public holidays
8-12 by entity
Maternity
12 months (FBiH)
Paternity
7 days
Parental
Per entity
Sick
80% emp · ZZO
01

Annual paid leave

FBiH Labour Law §38

FBiH Labour Law §38: 20 days min (up to 30 per CLA). RS similar.

TypeDurationPayConditions
Annual20 j100%ZR
Official sources: FBiH MRSP
02

Public holidays

8-12 holidays

8-12 days per entity (FBiH + RS different). Mix Orthodox/Catholic/Muslim.

DayDateStatusNote
1-2 janNova godinaTous2 j
VariablePâques (cath+ortho)VariableSelon religion
1-2 majPraznik radaTous2 j
VariableEid al-FitrMusulmans—
25 decBožićCatholiques—
Official sources: FBiH MRSP
03

Sick leave

80% ZZO

Days 1-42: 80% employer. Beyond: ZZO 80% (cap avg salary).

ScenarioWaitingPayCap
Days 1-420 j80%ZR
Day 43+—80% ZZOMax 12 mois
Official sources: FBiH MRSP
04

Maternity, paternity, parental

12 months mat

FBiH: 12 mos maternity (1 yr, 15 if twins). RS: 12 mos. 80-90% by canton.

TypeDurationPayConditions
Maternity12 mois80-90% (variable canton)ZR
Paternity7 j100%Naissance
Official sources: FBiH MRSP
05

Special leaves

Labour Law

Plaćeni dopust: marriage 3 days, bereavement 3 days, birth, etc.

TypeDurationPayConditions
Marriage3 j100%ZR
Bereavement3 j100%ZR
Official sources: FBiH MRSP

Information current as of last update. This guide does not replace local legal advice. For specific situations, consult a labor lawyer in the relevant country.

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