Maternity leave calculator Ethiopia
A pregnant worker in Ethiopia has a right to paid leave before and after the birth. Enter the expected date of birth to see when the leave starts and ends.
How it's calculated
- Prenatal leave: 30 days in a row with pay, ending on the expected date of birth.
- Postnatal leave: 90 days in a row with pay. The calculator counts them from the day after the expected date.
- The salary shown is your monthly salary divided by 30 for each day of leave.
An example
With a baby expected on 1 March 2027, prenatal leave starts on 30 January 2027 and postnatal leave runs to 30 May 2027.
Frequently asked questions
What if the baby comes late?
If you have not given birth by the end of prenatal leave, you are entitled to more leave until the birth, on a doctor's recommendation.
What if the baby comes early?
If the birth happens before prenatal leave ends, the 90 days of postnatal leave start then.
Can I be dismissed while pregnant?
No. An employer may not end the contract during pregnancy and until four months after the birth, except for the reasons in Article 87(7) that have nothing to do with the pregnancy.
How much leave does the father get?
A male employee is entitled to 3 days of paternity leave in a row with full pay.
Key terms
- Prenatal leave
- Paid leave before the birth.
- Postnatal leave
- Paid leave after the birth.
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