Question 1

How many days of annual leave do employees earn in Madagascar?

Accepted Answer

Under Article 84 of the Labor Code (Law 2003-044), workers accrue 2.5 calendar days of paid leave per month of actual service, amounting to 30 calendar days (or roughly 26 working days) per full year.

Question 2

How do seniority leave bonuses work?

Accepted Answer

Collective agreements and industry standards in Madagascar grant additional leave for tenure: typically +1 extra day after 10 years, +2 days after 15 years, and +3 days after 20 years of continuous service.

Question 3

What is the 1/12th rule for leave pay?

Accepted Answer

The statutory leave allowance must equal at least one-twelfth (1/12) of the total gross earnings received by the employee during the qualifying reference period.

Question 4

Can untaken annual leave be cashed out?

Accepted Answer

During an ongoing employment contract, annual leave must be taken as actual rest and cannot be replaced by financial compensation. However, upon contract termination (resignation, dismissal, or expiry), all accrued untaken leave must be paid out in full as compensatory leave pay.

Question 5

Is the 13th month bonus included in the final settlement?

Accepted Answer

If a 13th month or annual gratification is stipulated in the employment contract, collective bargaining agreement, or company policy, it is pro-rated to the number of months worked during the current calendar year and paid in the final settlement.

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