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Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso guarantees 2.5 days/month (CT 28-2008). Maternity 14 wks.
Authority: Labour Code 28-2008
Leave
24 days
Holidays
15
Mat
14 wks
Pat
3 days
Sick
CNSS
Framework
Labour Code 28-2008
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01
Annual paid leave
Labour Code 28-2008Labour Code Burkina Faso: 24 working days.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | 24 j | 100% | CT |
Official sources: ILO NATLEX
02
Public holidays
15 holidays15 holidays.
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 jan | NY | All | — |
| 1 mai | Labour | All | — |
| Variable | Eid + religious | All | Variable |
Official sources: ILO NATLEX
03
Sick leave
CNSSLabour Code covers via CNSS.
| Scenario | Waiting | Pay | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sick | 3 j | Variable | CNSS |
Official sources: ILO NATLEX
04
Maternity, paternity, parental
14 wks matMaternity 14 wks (6+8) 100% CNSS. Paternity 3 days.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mat | 14 sem | 100% CNSS | CT |
| Pat | 3 j | 100% | CT |
Official sources: ILO NATLEX
05
Special leaves
Labour CodeMarriage 3 days, bereavement 3-5 days.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | 3 j | 100% | CT |
| Bereavement | 3-5 j | 100% | CT |
Official sources: ILO NATLEX
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