Sick leave pay calculator Ethiopia
After probation, a worker who cannot work because of illness has a right to sick leave of up to six months in any 12-month period. Enter your salary and the days you have been off to see what you are paid.
How it's calculated
- First 1 month of sick leave: full pay.
- Next 2 months: 50% of your wage.
- Next 3 months: no pay.
- The calculator counts a month as 30 days and a day's pay as your monthly salary divided by 30.
An example
With a salary of ETB 9,000, 75 days off pay ETB 9,000 for the first 30 days and ETB 6,750 for the next 45: ETB 15,750.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a medical certificate?
Yes. Unless a collective agreement or work rules say otherwise, sick leave is granted on a valid certificate from a recognised medical facility.
When do I have to tell my employer?
On the day after you are absent, unless the employer already knows or it is impractical.
Does this cover an injury at work?
No. Article 85 covers sickness other than employment injury, which has its own rules.
Key terms
- Sick leave
- Leave for a worker who cannot work because of illness, after probation.
- 12-month period
- Counted from the first day of the illness.
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