Cook Islands Statutory Leave & Maternity Calculator
Calculate statutory annual paid vacation leave (10 to 15 days), 5 days paid sick leave, remaining leave cash valuations, and 6-week maternity benefit remuneration in New Zealand Dollars (NZD).
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📊 Comprehensive Statutory Leave Valuation
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⚖️ Cook Islands Statutory Leave Framework (Employment Relations Act 2012)
Statutory employee leave parameters mandated by the Ministry of Internal Affairs (INTAFF):
| Leave Classification | Statutory Entitlement | Qualifying Service | Remuneration Rate | Legal Reference |
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| Annual Vacation Leave (Private Sector) | 2 Weeks (10 working days) | 12 months continuous service | 100% normal basic wages | Section 32, ERA 2012 |
| Annual Vacation Leave (Public Service) | 3 Weeks (15 working days) | 12 months continuous service | 100% normal basic wages | CIPS Staff Regulations |
| Paid Sick Leave | 5 Working Days / year | 6 months continuous service | 100% normal basic wages | Section 36, ERA 2012 |
| Paid Maternity Leave | 6 Weeks statutory minimum | 12 months continuous service | 100% basic wages / benefit rate | Section 38, ERA 2012 |
| Unpaid Maternity Extension | Up to 6 additional weeks | Concurrent with maternity | Unpaid (Job protected) | Section 38(3), ERA 2012 |
| Bereavement / Compassionate Leave | 3 Working Days | Immediate family bereavement | 100% normal basic wages | Standard CBA / Section 40 |
Lead software engineer and computational compliance specialist with over a decade of experience designing verified legal calculators and economic modeling engines. This Cook Islands Statutory Leave Calculator conforms strictly to the Employment Relations Act 2012 and regulations issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs (INTAFF) of the Cook Islands Government.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (Cook Islands Leave)
What is the statutory annual leave entitlement in the Cook Islands? ▼
Under Section 32 of the Cook Islands Employment Relations Act 2012, private sector employees are entitled to a minimum of 2 calendar weeks (10 working days on a standard 5-day week) of paid annual leave after completing 12 months of continuous service. Cook Islands Public Service (CIPS) employees receive 3 calendar weeks (15 working days) per annum.
How many paid sick leave days are mandated under Cook Islands labor law? ▼
Under Section 36 of the Employment Relations Act 2012, workers who have completed at least 6 months of continuous employment with the same employer are entitled to 5 working days of paid sick leave per year, payable at their regular basic wage upon presentation of a medical certificate.
How does statutory maternity leave work in the Cook Islands? ▼
Under Section 38 of the Employment Relations Act 2012, female employees with at least 12 months continuous service are entitled to 6 weeks of statutory paid maternity leave at normal basic pay (or applicable statutory benefit rate) and may take up to an additional 6 weeks of unpaid maternity leave (12 weeks total).
What currency is used for employment wages in the Cook Islands? ▼
The Cook Islands uses the New Zealand Dollar (NZD / NZ$) legal tender and primary commercial currency. All statutory wage rates, superannuation (CINSF), PAYE deductions, and leave allowances are calculated and remitted in NZD.
Can untaken statutory annual leave be paid out upon contract termination? ▼
Yes. Upon cessation or termination of employment, any accrued but untaken annual leave days must be settled in full cash lump-sum calculated on the employee's regular final basic daily pay rate.
📊 Cook Islands Revenue Management Division (RMD) & CINSF Matrix
| Statutory Component / Legal Deduction Item | Calculated Amount (NZD) |
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| Primary Net / Statutory Payable Amount | $0.00 NZD |