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Zimbabwe Maternity Leave & Benefits Calculator

Labour Act (Chapter 28:01) Section 18 • 98 Consecutive Days (14 Weeks) on 100% Full Pay

Under Section 18 of the Zimbabwe Labour Act (Chapter 28:01), an eligible female employee who has completed at least one (1) continuous year of service is legally entitled to not less than ninety-eight (98) consecutive days (14 weeks) of maternity leave on full pay (100% salary paid directly by the employer). Additionally, returning mothers are entitled to daily paid nursing breaks for six (6) months. Calculate paid leave duration and total employer compensation in US Dollars (USD).

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Full salary package payable during statutory maternity period.

Section 18(1) requires at least 1 year of continuous service.

Section 18(3) limits paid leaves to 3 times with the same employer.

Section 18(8) paid nursing break rights during normal working hours.

Statutory Maternity Leave & Compensation Breakdown

Statutory Leave Duration
98 Days
14 continuous weeks
Total Employer Paid Wage
$ 3,876.92
100% full wage paid by employer
Weekly Statutory Rate
$ 276.92
Monthly wage / 4.333
Statutory Eligibility Status: Fully Qualified (1+ years service confirmed)
Daily Nursing Break Rights (Section 18(8)): 1 hour daily paid break for 6 months after returning
Seniority & Promotion Protection: Leave period counts toward seniority, pensions & annual leave
Protection from Dismissal: Strictly unlawful to terminate during pregnancy or maternity leave

📊 Zimbabwe Statutory Breakdown Matrix (ZIMRA, NSSA & Labour Act)

Statutory Component / Legal Deduction Item Calculated Amount (USD)
Primary Net / Statutory Payable Amount $0.00
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Engr. Muhammad Shahzad

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