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Seychelles
Governed by the Employment Act 1995 (Cap. 69). Annual leave: 21 working days/year. Maternity: 16 weeks (14 + 2 extra). Paternity: 10 days.
Reference authority: Ministry of Employment and Social Affairs
Cap. 69
Code
SCR (Rupee)
Currency
60 h max
Workweek
21 d
Annual leave
16 wks
Maternity
7 d-3 mo
Notice
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Annual paid leave
Cap. 69
21 working days/year (Sec. 53)
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statutory | 21 working days/year | 100 % | Earned from start |
| Partial pro-rata | 1.75 d/month | 100 % | Pro-rated |
| Cash in lieu | Owed on termination | 100 % | Pro-rata accrual |
Accrual
Monthly
Carry-over
Max 2 years
Official sources
Ministry of Employment SeychellesPublic holidays
13 days
Public Holidays Act — 13 holidays
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year | 1-2 January | 100 % | National holiday |
| National Day | 29 June | 100 % | National Day |
| Independence | 18 June | 100 % | Memorial |
| All Saints | 1 November | 100 % | Catholic |
| Christmas | 25 December | 100 % | Catholic |
Total
~13 days/year
Weekly rest
Sunday
Official sources
Public Holidays SeychellesSick leave
Cap. 69
Sick leave 30 d/year full pay + 60 d half pay (Sec. 55)
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| First 30 days | 30 days | 100 % | Medical certificate |
| Days 31-90 | 60 days | 50 % | Medical certificate |
| Beyond | Unpaid | 0 | Possible medical dismissal |
Waiting period
None
Proof
Medical certificate beyond 2 d
Official sources
Employment Act — Sec. 55Maternity / paternity / parental
Cap. 69
Maternity 16 wks — paternity 10 d (Sec. 57-58)
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternity | 16 weeks | 100 % (14 wks) + Soc Sec | 14 wks paid + 2 wks extra |
| Paternity | 10 working days | 100 % | Employee father |
| Nursing | 1 h/day | 100 % | First 6 months |
Prenatal
Discretionary
Postnatal
Min 6 wks
Official sources
Employment Act — Sec. 57Special leave
Cap. 69
Compassionate 5 d/year (Sec. 56) — marriage, bereavement
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compassionate leave | 5 d/year | 100 % | Marriage, death, family urgency |
| Death close relative | Within 5 d | 100 % | First degree |
| Civic duty | As summoned | 100 % | Court/jury |
| Study leave | Per CBA | 100 % | Pro exam |
Source
Employment Act Sec. 56
Stacking
Excludes annual leave
Official sources
Employment Act Cap. 69Manage absences in Seychelles
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