Liberia Maternity & Paternity Leave Calculator
Calculate statutory 14-week fully paid maternity leave, job protections, and 5-day paternity leave under Section 5.2 of the Liberia Decent Work Act 2015.
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❓ Frequently Asked Statutory Questions (FAQ)
What is the statutory duration of maternity leave in Liberia?
Under Section 5.2 of the Liberia Decent Work Act 2015, female employees are entitled to not less than fourteen (14) consecutive weeks of maternity leave (typically taken as 6 weeks before and 8 weeks after confinement).
Who pays the employee’s salary during maternity leave in Liberia?
Under the Decent Work Act 2015, the employer is legally obligated to pay the female employee her full basic remuneration (100% of normal wages and regular allowances) throughout the 14-week maternity leave period.
What is the statutory paternity leave entitlement in Liberia?
Male employees who have completed at least six (6) continuous months of service are entitled to not less than five (5) consecutive working days of paid paternity leave upon the birth of their child.
Are nursing breaks protected under Liberian labor legislation?
Yes. Working mothers returning from maternity leave are entitled to daily paid nursing breaks of at least one hour per working day until the child reaches six (6) months of age.
Can an employer dismiss a female worker during pregnancy or maternity leave?
No. Section 5.5 of the Decent Work Act strictly prohibits dismissing a female employee during pregnancy, maternity leave, or absence due to medically certified pregnancy complications.
Engr. Muhammad Shahzad
Verified West Africa Statutory Systems SpecialistChartered Systems Engineer and Fiscal Modeler. Specializing in statutory labor standards under the Liberia Decent Work Act 2015, Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) tax administration, National Social Security and Welfare Corporation (NASSCORP) pension actuarial schedules, ECOWAS Common External Tariffs, and extractive mineral royalties.