Mauritius Maternity & Paternity Leave Calculator
Compute your statutory parental leave entitlements in Mauritius: calculate 14 weeks fully paid maternity leave, 5 days paternity leave, 100% employer salary maintenance, and daily 1-hour nursing breaks in Mauritian Rupee (MUR).
⚡ Parental Leave Presets
Leave Parameters
MUR / WRA 2019Regulated under Section 31 & Section 32 of Workers' Rights Act 2019.
Regular salary maintained 100% by the employer throughout leave.
Daily Nursing Break Mandate
Upon resumption of work, the mother is entitled to 1 hour daily paid nursing break (or 2 x 30 mins) for 12 months.
Statutory Protections Breakdown
⚖️ Statutory Comparative Breakdown & Legal Framework
| Statutory Component | Regulatory Framework | Standard Basis / Rate | Computed Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paid Maternity Leave (14 Weeks) | Workers' Rights Act Section 49 | 100% full basic remuneration | MUR 0.00 |
| Paid Paternity Leave (5 Days) | Workers' Rights Act Section 50 | 5 continuous working days full pay | MUR 0.00 |
| Daily Nursing & Childcare Time | Section 49(5) Statutory Protection | 1 hour daily paid nursing break | 1 hr/day |
| Total Statutory Parental Benefits Payable | MUR 0.00 | ||
Mauritius Maternity & Parental Protections: Workers' Rights Act 2019
1. 100% Salary Maintenance
In Mauritius, the entire cost of maternity and paternity leave is borne directly by the employer as normal continuous salary maintenance, without social security clawbacks or pay reductions.
2. Stillbirth & Miscarriage
Under Section 31(4), in the unfortunate event of a stillborn child or miscarriage, the female worker is granted 2 to 3 weeks of paid recuperation leave upon providing a valid medical certificate.
3. Paternity Entitlement
Under Section 32, a continuous male employee with at least 12 months of service receives 5 consecutive working days of paternity leave on full pay, starting on or immediately after the date of childbirth.
Engr. Muhammad Shahzad
Verified Employment & Systems EngineerPrincipal systems engineer and labor economics modeler. Designer of parental leave compensation engines for Mauritius, encompassing Workers' Rights Act 2019 statutory maternity (14 weeks), paternity leaves (5 days), and employer salary maintenance rules.