Sick leave calculator Rwanda
The labour law has two kinds of sick leave. Short-term leave covers up to 15 days; anything longer needs a medical committee. See how many months are paid.
How it's calculated
- Short-term sick leave: up to 15 days, paid, with a certificate from a recognised doctor.
- Long-term sick leave: up to 6 months when a committee of three recognised doctors confirms it.
- The first 3 months are on full salary. The next three months are an unpaid suspension of the contract.
An example
Four months off on RWF 300,000 a month: three months on full salary (RWF 900,000) and one month unpaid.
Frequently asked questions
What happens after six months?
If you are still sick three months after the unpaid suspension, the employer can end the contract under the labour law.
Do I get terminal benefits then?
Yes. A contract ended after six months because you cannot resume work gives the right to terminal benefits.
Does sick leave cut my annual leave?
No. When annual leave coincides with another leave, the annual leave is suspended and resumes afterwards.
Key terms
- Medical committee
- Three recognised doctors who confirm a sickness longer than 15 days.
- Suspension
- A pause in the contract: no work and no salary, but the job is kept.
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