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Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic guarantees 14 working days (Labour Code art. 177) after 1 yr, 18 after 5 yrs.
Authority: Labour Code · TSS · MT
Leave
14-18 days
Christmas
Dec
Holidays
13
Maternity
14 wks
Paternity
2 days
Sick
60% TSS
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01
Annual paid leave
Labour Code art. 177Labour Code art. 177: 14 days (1-5), 18 days (>5).
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-5 yrs | 14 j | 100% | CT |
| >5 yrs | 18 j | 100% | CT |
Official sources: MT
02
Public holidays
13 holidays13 holidays.
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ene | Año Nuevo | All | — |
| 6 ene | Reyes | All | — |
| 21 ene | Altagracia | All | — |
| 26 ene | Duarte | All | — |
| 27 feb | Independencia | All | — |
| Mar-Apr | Viernes Santo | All | — |
| 1 may | Trabajo | All | — |
| May-Jun | Corpus Christi | All | — |
| 16 ago | Restauración | All | — |
| 24 sep | Mercedes | All | — |
| 6 nov | Constitución | All | — |
| 25 dic | Navidad | All | — |
Official sources: MT
03
Sick leave
60% TSSDays 1-3: 50% emp. Day 4+: TSS 60%.
| Scenario | Waiting | Pay | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-3 | 3 j | 50% | Emp |
| 4+ | — | 60% TSS | Max 26 sem |
Official sources: TSS
04
Maternity, paternity, parental
14 wks matMat 14 wks 100% TSS. Pat 2 days.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mat | 14 sem | 100% TSS | CT |
| Pat | 2 j | 100% | CT |
Official sources: TSS
05
Special leaves
Labour CodeLabour Code: marriage 5 days, bereavement 3 days.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | 5 j | 100% | CT |
| Bereavement | 3 j | 100% | CT |
Official sources: MT
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Illizeo applies Labour Code + TSS + Christmas Salary.
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