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Bahamas
Bahamas guarantees 2 wks (1-7 yrs), 3 wks (7+ yrs) (Employment Act). Maternity 13 wks.
Authority: Employment Act 2001 · NIB · DOL
Leave
2-3 wks
Holidays
10
Mat
13 wks
Pat
1 wk
Sick
1 wk/yr
Framework
Employment Act 2001
01
Annual paid leave
EA 2001EA 2001: 2 wks (1-7 yrs), 3 wks (7+).
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-7 yrs | 2 sem | 100% | EA |
| 7+ yrs | 3 sem | 100% | EA |
Official sources: DOL
02
Public holidays
10 holidays10 holidays.
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | New Year | All | — |
| Variable | Good Friday + Easter Mon | All | — |
| Variable | Whit Monday | All | — |
| 10 Jul | Independence | All | — |
| 1st Mon Aug | Emancipation | All | — |
| 12 Oct | Discovery Day | All | — |
| 25 Dec | Christmas | All | — |
| 26 Dec | Boxing Day | All | — |
Official sources: DOL
04
Maternity, paternity, parental
13 wks matMat 13 wks (NIB+emp). Pat 1 wk.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mat | 13 sem | 100% | EA |
Official sources: NIB
05
Special leaves
CLABereavement = discretionary.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bereavement | Variable | Variable | CCT |
Official sources: DOL
Centralize Bahamas absences
Illizeo applies EA 2001 + NIB.
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