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Zimbabwe
Governed by the Labour Act (Chapter 28:01). Annual leave: 1 working day per 17 worked (~22 days/year). Maternity: 98 days. Paternity: not statutory.
Reference authority: Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare
Chap. 28:01
Code
USD/ZWL
Currency
45 h
Workweek
~22 d
Annual leave
98 d
Maternity
24 h-3 mo
Notice
Annual paid leave
Chap. 28:01
1 d per 17 worked (~22 d/year) (Sec. 14A)
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statutory | 1 d every 17 worked | 100 % | ~22 d/year |
| Partial pro-rata | As accrued | 100 % | No minimum year |
| Cash in lieu | Owed on termination | 100 % | Pro-rata |
Accrual
On actual work
Carry-over
Possible
Official sources
Ministry of Labour ZimbabwePublic holidays
11 days
Public Holidays Act — 11 holidays
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year | 1 January | 100 % | National holiday |
| Robert Mugabe Day | 21 February | 100 % | Memorial |
| Independence | 18 April | 100 % | National Day |
| Africa Day | 25 May | 100 % | Continental |
| Heroes Day | 2nd Monday August | 100 % | Memorial |
| Defence Forces | Tuesday after Heroes | 100 % | Military |
Total
~11 days/year
Weekly rest
Sunday
Official sources
Public Holidays ActSick leave
Chap. 28:01
Sick leave 90 d/year (then 90 d at 50 %) (Sec. 14)
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| First 90 days | 90 days | 100 % | Medical certificate |
| Days 91-180 | 90 days | 50 % | Medical certificate |
| Beyond | Unpaid | 0 | Possible medical dismissal |
Waiting period
None
Proof
Medical certificate
Official sources
Labour Act — Sec. 14Maternity / paternity / parental
Chap. 28:01
Maternity 98 days (Sec. 18) — no statutory paternity
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternity | 98 days | 100 % | After 1 year service |
| Paternity | Not statutory | — | CBA only |
| Nursing | 1 h/day | 100 % | First 6 months |
Prenatal
At most 21 days before
Postnatal
Remainder of 98 days
Official sources
Labour Act — Sec. 18Special 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 |
| Civic duty | As summoned | 100 % | Court/jury |
| Study leave | Per CBA | 100 % | Pro exam |
Source
Collective bargaining
Stacking
Excludes annual leave
Official sources
Labour Act Chapter 28:01