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Sierra Leone
Governed by the Employers and Employed Act + Workmen’s Compensation Act. Annual leave: 26 working days (5-day) or 30 days (6-day). Maternity: 12 weeks. Paternity: not statutory.
Reference authority: Ministry of Labour and Social Security
E&E Act
Code
SLL (Leone)
Currency
40 h
Workweek
26-30 d
Annual leave
12 wks
Maternity
1-3 mo
Notice
Annual paid leave
E&E Act
26-30 days by workweek
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-day week | 26 days | 100 % | Annual |
| 6-day week | 30 days | 100 % | Annual |
Period
Annual
Official sources
Ministry of Labour Sierra LeonePublic holidays
12 days
~12 holidays
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year | 1 January | 100 % | National holiday |
| Independence | 27 April | 100 % | National Day |
Total
~12 d/year
Official sources
Public Holidays Sierra LeoneSick leave
E&E Act
Sick leave by seniority
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| <1 yr | 1 month | 100 % | Medical certificate |
| >1 yr | 3 months | 100 % then 50 % | Medical certificate |
Waiting
None
Official sources
E&E ActMaternity / paternity / parental
E&E Act
Maternity 12 wks — paternity not statutory
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternity | 12 weeks | 60-100 % | Pregnant employee |
| Paternity | Not statutory | — | CBA only |
Total
12 wks
Official sources
E&E ActSpecial leave
By CBA
Marriage, bereavement — per CBA
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | Per CBA | 100 % | By CBA |
| Death close relative | Per CBA | 100 % | By CBA |
Source
CBA
Official sources
E&E Act