Sri Lanka Maternity Benefit Calculator
Compute statutory paid maternity leave under the Shop & Office Employees Act (Amendment No. 14 of 2018) & Maternity Benefits Ordinance. Calculate 84 working days full pay and return-to-work dates.
Maternity Parameters
The 2018 amendment granted 84 working days for the first two children
Determines how 84 working days translate into calendar weeks
Up to 14 days before expected delivery date
Max 14 days prior to delivery
Statutory remuneration paid at 100% during leave
Benefit & Leave Timeline
100% normal remuneration paid during statutory leave period
Sri Lanka Maternity Law (2018 Landmark Reform)
Prior to 2018, women in shops and offices received only 42 or 84 calendar days depending on child order. With the enactment of the Shop and Office Employees (Amendment) Act No. 14 of 2018, private sector entitlements were unified:
| Confinement Scenario | Statutory Paid Leave | Calendar Duration (approx.) | Remuneration Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st & 2nd Surviving Child | 84 working days | ~14 to 17 calendar weeks | 100% Full Pay |
| 3rd or Subsequent Child | 42 working days | ~7 to 8.5 calendar weeks | 100% Full Pay |
| Miscarriage (after 28 weeks) | 42 working days | ~7 to 8.5 calendar weeks | 100% Full Pay |
Key Statutory Rights for Expectant & Nursing Mothers
- No Termination: Absolute immunity against redundancy, dismissal, or contract non-renewal by reason of pregnancy or confinement.
- Light Duty Work: Pregnant employees cannot be given strenuous tasks, long standing hours, or night shifts (after 10 PM) in the 3 months leading up to delivery.
- Nursing Breaks: Two paid breaks per day until the baby turns 12 months old.
📊 Sri Lankan Statutory Comparative Matrix (IRD, CBSL & Legal Breakdown)
| Statutory Heading / Obligation | Calculated Amount |
|---|---|
| Primary Settlement / Net Amount | LKR 0.00 |
Engr. Muhammad Shahzad
Principal Financial Systems Architect & Sri Lankan Statutory Compliance Specialist
Lead software and systems architect specializing in high-performance browser computing, algorithmic validation, financial models, and zero-telemetry client-side privacy architecture.