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Brunei
Brunei guarantees 7-14 days based on seniority (Employment Order 2009). Maternity 13 wks.
Authority: Employment Order 2009 · MoCYS
Leave
7-14 days
Holidays
11
Mat
13 wks
Pat
Not statutory
Sick
14 days
Framework
EO 2009
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01
Annual paid leave
EO 2009EO 2009: 7 days (1-2 yrs), 14 days (5+).
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 yrs | 7 j | 100% | EO |
| 5+ yrs | 14 j | 100% | EO |
Official sources: Gov.bn
02
Public holidays
1111 holidays (Muslim + national).
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | NY | All | — |
| Variable | Chinese NY | All | — |
| 23 Feb | National Day | All | — |
| Variable | Isra Mi’raj | All | Islamic |
| 31 May | Royal Brunei AF | All | — |
| Variable | Hari Raya Puasa (3 j) | All | Eid al-Fitr |
| 15 Jul | Sultan’s Birthday | All | — |
| Variable | Hari Raya Haji | All | Eid al-Adha |
| Variable | Hijri NY | All | Islamic |
| Variable | Mawlid | All | Islamic |
| 25 Dec | Christmas | All | — |
Official sources: Gov.bn
03
Sick leave
14 days14 paid days/year.
| Scenario | Waiting | Pay | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sick | 0 j | 100% | 14 j/an |
Official sources: Gov.bn
04
Maternity, paternity, parental
13 wks matMat 13 wks 100% (15 wks public sector).
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mat | 13 sem | 100% | EO |
Official sources: Gov.bn
05
Special leaves
CLADiscretionary.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal | Variable | Variable | CCT |
Official sources: Gov.bn
Centralize Brunei absences
Illizeo applies EO 2009.
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