Lesotho Maternity & Annual Leave Calculator
Determine statutory 12-week maternity leave entitlements, annual leave accrual (12 working days/year), and daily wage divisors under the Lesotho Labor Code Order 1992.
👶 Lintlha tsa Matsatsi a Phomolo (Leave Parameters)
📊 Chelete ea Matsatsi a Phomolo (Leave Pay Summary)
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❓ Lipotso tse Atisang ho Botsoa (FAQ)
What is the statutory maternity leave entitlement in Lesotho?
Under Section 133 of the Lesotho Labor Code Order 1992, female employees are entitled to not less than twelve (12) weeks of maternity leave (typically taken as six weeks before and six weeks following childbirth).
Is maternity leave legally required to be paid by employers in Lesotho?
The statutory Labor Code Order 1992 establishes mandatory job-protected maternity leave; however, statutory employer wage coverage is subject to company collective bargaining agreements, with progressive employers and civil service regulations providing paid maternity pay.
What is the statutory annual leave entitlement in Lesotho?
Under Section 119 of the Labor Code, an employee is entitled to not less than twelve (12) working days of paid annual leave for each continuous twelve months of service (accrued at a minimum rate of 1 day per month worked).
Can unused annual leave days be encashed during active employment?
No. The Labor Code prohibits monetary substitution of annual leave during ongoing employment to guarantee rest; encashment of unused accrued leave is legally permissible only upon termination or resignation.
Can an employer dismiss an employee while on maternity leave in Lesotho?
No. Section 135 of the Labor Code Order 1992 strictly prohibits an employer from giving notice of dismissal or terminating an employee while absent on authorized maternity leave.
Engr. Muhammad Shahzad
Verified Southern Africa Statutory Systems SpecialistChartered Systems Engineer and Public Finance Specialist. Calibrating statutory computation architectures for the Kingdom of Lesotho, including Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) PAYE and corporate tax regimes, SACU common external tariffs, Labor Code Order 1992 employee rights, and Mines and Minerals Act royalty frameworks.