Sick leave calculator Tanzania
Enter the sick days you had in this leave cycle to see how many are on full and on half wages.
Add your daily wage to see the amount.
How it's calculated
- You are entitled to sick leave of at least 126 days in a leave cycle.
- The first 63 days are paid at full wages and the next 63 days at half wages.
- Your employer can refuse to pay if you do not produce a medical certificate.
An example
With 70 sick days and a daily wage of TSh 20,000, you get 63 days at TSh 20,000 and 7 at TSh 10,000: TSh 1,330,000.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a leave cycle for sick leave?
36 months of consecutive employment with the same employer.
Who can issue the medical certificate?
A registered medical practitioner, or another practitioner your employer accepts.
What if another fund pays me?
Your employer does not have to pay if you get paid sick leave under another law, fund or collective agreement.
Key terms
- Medical certificate
- A note from a medical practitioner saying you could not work.
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