What are the leaves entitlements in Ethiopia?

Ethiopia provides several types of leave to support employees in various circumstances, including annual leave, sick leave, and public holidays.

Annual Leave:

Entitlement:
- Employees in Ethiopia are entitled to 16 working days of annual leave after completing one year of service.
- For every additional two years of continuous service, employees earn one extra day of annual leave.
- The maximum amount of annual leave an employee can accumulate is 30 days.
Accrual:
- Annual leave days are accrued based on the length of service. This encourages long-term employment and rewards employee loyalty.
Usage:
- Annual leave should be planned and requested in advance, subject to company policies and approval from the employer.

Sick Leave:

Entitlement:
- Employees are entitled to up to six months of sick leave.
- Payment Structure:
  - The first month of sick leave is fully paid.
  - The next two months are paid at 50% of the employee’s regular salary.
  - The remaining three months are unpaid.
Documentation:
- Employees may need to provide medical documentation to qualify for sick leave. It is important to notify the employer as soon as possible and adhere to company procedures for requesting sick leave.

Public Holidays:

Entitlement:
- Ethiopia recognizes 12 public holidays each year.
- Employees are entitled to paid leave on these public holidays.
List of Holidays:
- The specific public holidays may vary each year, so it is advisable to check the current year’s holiday schedule to ensure accurate planning.

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