🇲🇻 Maldives Employment Act & Civil Service Regulation
Maldives Maternity & Paternity Leave Calculator
Calculate statutory paid leave days, daily salary wage rates, and employer wage obligations for private sector (60 days) and public civil service (6 months).
⚡ Employment Sector Presets
Employment & Leave Criteria
Total Paid Parental Benefit
MVR 30,000.00
Duration: 60 Calendar Days (Paid 100%)
Statutory Entitlement Breakdown
| Monthly Basic Salary | MVR 15,000.00 |
| Statutory Daily Wage Rate (30-day base) | MVR 500.00 |
| Mandatory Paid Days | 60 Days |
| Optional Unpaid Leave Extension | Up to 28 Days |
| Total Employer Benefit Outlay | MVR 30,000.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days of paid maternity leave are guaranteed in the private sector? ▼
Under Section 43 of the Maldives Employment Act (Law No. 2/2008), female employees are entitled to 60 consecutive calendar days of fully paid maternity leave.
What is the maternity leave entitlement for Maldives Civil Service employees? ▼
Government and Civil Service employees in the Maldives receive 6 months (180 days) of fully paid maternity leave pursuant to Presidential Decree.
How many days of paid paternity leave are mandated in Maldives? ▼
Private sector fathers receive 3 consecutive days of paid paternity leave upon the birth of their child under the Employment Act, while Civil Service fathers are granted 30 calendar days of paid paternity leave.
Can an employee take unpaid extension after maternity leave? ▼
Yes, an employee may request up to an additional 28 days of unpaid leave immediately following maternity leave, or up to 1 year of unpaid leave to care for the child.
Are nursing breaks mandatory under Maldives employment law? ▼
Yes, employers must provide two 30-minute breaks daily for nursing until the infant reaches one year of age, without any reduction in salary.