Sick leave pay calculator Malawi
Enter your service, the weeks you were off sick this year and your weekly wage to see the sick pay you are owed.
The rules come from section 46 of the Employment Act, 2000.
How it's calculated
- After 12 months of continuous service you get at least 4 weeks of sick leave on full pay each year.
- After that come up to 8 weeks on half pay.
- Sick leave beyond those weeks is not paid under the Act, though your contract can give more.
An example
Six weeks off sick at MK 50,000 a week: four weeks on full pay (MK 200,000) and two on half pay (MK 50,000), MK 250,000 in total.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a doctor's note?
Yes. Your employer does not have to grant sick leave unless you bring a certificate from a registered medical practitioner stating the nature of your illness.
Can sick leave be taken from my annual leave?
No. Annual leave cannot run at the same time as sick leave.
What about illness from pregnancy?
If a doctor certifies an illness from pregnancy or birth affecting you or your baby, your employer has to grant extra leave beyond maternity leave, as it sees fit.
Key terms
- Full pay
- Your normal rate of wages.
- Registered medical practitioner
- A doctor registered to practise in Malawi.
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