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Panama
Panama guarantees 30 calendar days (Labour Code art. 54). 13th Month in 3 payments.
Authority: Labour Code · CSS · MITRADEL
Leave
30 cal days
XIII
3× (Apr/Aug/Dec)
Holidays
11
Maternity
14 wks
Paternity
3 days
Sick
60% CSS
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01
Annual paid leave
Labour Code art. 54Labour Code art. 54: 30 cal days after 11 months.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | 30 j | 100% | CT |
| XIII | 1 mois | 100% | 3× par an |
Official sources: MITRADEL
02
Public holidays
11 holidays11 holidays.
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ene | Año Nuevo | All | — |
| 9 ene | Mártires | All | — |
| Mar-Apr | Viernes Santo | All | — |
| 1 may | Trabajo | All | — |
| 3-5 nov | Independencia (3 j) | All | — |
| 10 nov | Primer Grito | All | — |
| 28 nov | Indep. España | All | — |
| 8 dic | Madre | All | — |
| 25 dic | Navidad | All | — |
Official sources: MITRADEL
03
Sick leave
60% CSSCSS 60% from day 1.
| Scenario | Waiting | Pay | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 0 j | 60% CSS | Max 26 sem |
Official sources: CSS
04
Maternity, paternity, parental
14 wks matMaternity 14 wks (6+8) 100% CSS. Paternity 3 days.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mat | 14 sem | 100% CSS | CT |
| Pat | 3 j | 100% | Ley 7 |
Official sources: CSS
05
Special leaves
Labour CodeLabour Code: marriage 3 days, bereavement 3 days.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | 3 j | 100% | CT |
| Bereavement | 3 j | 100% | CT |
Official sources: MITRADEL
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