Sick pay calculator Uganda
If you cannot work because of sickness or injury, the Employment Act guarantees sick pay once you have worked 1 month for your employer.
Enter your monthly pay and how long you are off to see what you should be paid.
How it's calculated
- The first 2 months of sickness are on full pay.
- If you are still sick, the next 4 months are on half pay.
- After the sixth month the employer may end the contract, after paying everything the contract owes up to then.
An example
Three months off sick on Ushs 1,000,000 a month pays Ushs 2,000,000 for the first two months and Ushs 500,000 for the third.
Frequently asked questions
What changed in 2026?
Before 5 June 2026 the Act gave one month on full pay. The Employment (Amendment) Act, 2026 raised it to two months and added four months on half pay.
Do I need a medical certificate?
Your employer can ask for a certificate from a qualified medical practitioner, at intervals of at least a week. If they want their own doctor's certificate, they pay the fees and transport.
Does sick pay apply to part-time staff?
It applies to employees who normally work at least 16 hours a week.
What about a work injury?
Sick pay does not reduce your rights under the Workers Compensation Act.
Key terms
- Sick pay
- Wages paid while an employee cannot work because of sickness or injury.
Up-to-date official data
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- ULII (Uganda Legal Information Institute)Employment Act, Cap. 226, section 54(1)
- ULII (Uganda Legal Information Institute)Employment (Amendment) Act, 2026 (Act 10), section 10 amending section 54