Rwanda Maternity Leave & RSSB Benefits Calculator

Under Rwandan Labour Law (Law Nº 66/2018), an expectant mother can take up to 2 to 4 weeks of prenatal leave before her expected delivery date, with the remainder taken post-delivery, totaling 12 consecutive weeks (84 days) of statutory rest.

The employer continues paying 100% of the employee's salary during the entire maternity leave. For weeks 7 through 12, the employer submits the maternity claim through the RSSB portal along with the birth certificate and medical discharge summary to receive prompt reimbursement from the Maternity Leave Scheme.

Under Article 56 of Law Nº 66/2018, if a mother suffers certified post-delivery medical complications or gives birth to multiples requiring specialized care, the paid maternity leave is extended by up to 4 additional weeks (totaling 16 weeks / 112 days) fully covered at 100% salary.

Yes. Article 57 of Law Nº 66/2018 strictly prohibits terminating an employment contract, notifying dismissal, or serving notice to a female employee during pregnancy, maternity leave, or authorized medical extensions.

Upon returning to work, the mother is entitled to 1 hour of paid breastfeeding break per working day for 12 consecutive months from the date of childbirth, counted as normal working hours with zero salary deduction.