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Nicaragua
Nicaragua guarantees 15 days vacation (Labour Code art. 76) after 6 months. 13th Month in Dec.
Authority: Labour Code · INSS · MITRAB
Leave
15 days
XIII
Dec
Holidays
9
Mat
12 wks
Pat
5 days
Sick
60% INSS
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01
Annual paid leave
Labour Code art. 76Labour Code art. 76: 15 days after 6 mos.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | 15 j | 100% | CT |
Official sources: MITRAB
02
Public holidays
9 holidays9 holidays.
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ene | Año Nuevo | All | — |
| Mar-Apr | Semana Santa | All | 3 j |
| 1 may | Trabajo | All | — |
| 19 jul | Revolución | All | — |
| 14-15 sep | Independencia | All | 2 j |
| 8 dic | Inmaculada | All | — |
| 25 dic | Navidad | All | — |
Official sources: MITRAB
03
Sick leave
60% INSS3-day waiting. INSS 60%.
| Scenario | Waiting | Pay | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-3 | 3 j | Unpaid | — |
| 4+ | — | 60% INSS | Max 26 sem |
Official sources: INSS
04
Maternity, paternity, parental
12 wks matMat 12 wks 100%. Pat 5 days.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mat | 12 sem | 100% | CT |
| Pat | 5 j | 100% | CT |
Official sources: INSS
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: MITRAB
Centralize Nicaragua absences
Illizeo applies Labour Code + INSS + 13th Month.
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