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Guinea
Governed by Law L/2014/072/CNT — Labour Code. Annual leave: 30 calendar days/year (2.5 d/month). Maternity: 14 weeks. Paternity: 3 days.
Reference authority: Ministry of Labour and Civil Service
Law 2014/072
Code
GNF (Franc)
Currency
40 h
Workweek
30 d
Annual leave
14 wks
Maternity
15 d-3 mo
Notice
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Annual paid leave
Law 2014/072
2.5 d/month (30 d/year) + bonuses
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statutory | 30 calendar days | 100 % | After 12 months |
| Seniority | +1 d every 5 yrs | 100 % | Cumulative |
Period
Annual
Official sources
Guinean Labour Code (NATLEX)Public holidays
11 days
~11 holidays
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year | 1 January | 100 % | National holiday |
| Independence | 2 October | 100 % | National Day |
Total
~11 d/year
Official sources
Guinean Labour CodeSick leave
Law 2014/072
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
Guinean Labour CodeMaternity / paternity / parental
CNSS
Maternity 14 wks — paternity 3 d
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternity | 14 weeks | 50 % CNSS + 50 % employer | 6 wks before + 8 wks after |
| Paternity | 3 days | 100 % | Employee father |
Prenatal
6 wks
Postnatal
8 wks
Official sources
CNSS GuineaSpecial leave
Law 2014/072
Marriage, bereavement — per CBA
| Type | Duration | Benefit | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | 3 days | 100 % | Employee |
| Death close relative | 3 days | 100 % | First degree |
Source
CBA
Official sources
Guinean Labour Code