Sierra Leone Labor Rights • Maternity Protection
Sierra Leone Maternity Leave Benefits Calculator 🇸🇱
Calculate your statutory 14-week 100% paid maternity benefit, nursing hours entitlement, medical extensions, and paternity benefits under the Employment Act 2023.
SLE
Full regular salary maintained during maternity leave
Employment Act 2023 mandates minimum 14 weeks at 100% pay
Certified by medical officer (paid sick/maternity leave)
Paid working time reduction without wage loss
Maternity Benefit & Compensation Summary
Total Maternity Benefit SLE 0.00 SLL 0
Total Leave Period 14 Weeks 98 calendar days
Weekly Equivalent Pay SLE 0.00 / wk 100% paid by employer
Primary Statutory Maternity Period: 14 Weeks (SLE 0.00)
Certified Medical Extension: 0 Weeks (SLE 0.00)
Paternity Leave for Fathers: 5 Working Days (100% paid)
Daily Nursing Benefit on Return: 1 hour paid daily for 6 months
Total Gross Compensation Guaranteed: SLE 0.00
Sierra Leone Maternity & Parental Rights (Employment Act 2023)
14 Weeks at 100% Full Pay
- The Employment Act 2023 guarantees all female workers at least 14 continuous weeks of maternity leave with 100% basic salary and regular allowances paid by the employer.
- Dismissal during maternity leave or on grounds of pregnancy is strictly illegal under Sierra Leone labor law.
Breastfeeding & Paternity
- Upon resuming duties, mothers are entitled to 1 hour of daily paid nursing breaks for up to 6 months.
- Male employees are legally entitled to 5 working days of paid paternity leave upon childbirth.
📊 National Revenue Authority (NRA) & NASSIT Statutory Matrix
| Statutory Component / Legal Deduction Item | Calculated Amount (SLE) |
|---|---|
| Primary Net / Statutory Payable Amount | NLe 0.00 |
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Engr. Muhammad Shahzad
Principal Financial Systems Architect & Sierra Leone National Revenue Authority (NRA) & NASSIT Lead Architect
Lead software and systems architect specializing in high-performance browser computing, algorithmic validation, financial models, and zero-telemetry client-side privacy architecture.