SDG5
GENDER EQUALITY
GENDER EQUALITY
5.6 Women's progress measures
5.6.3 Maternity and paternity policies
Have maternity and paternity policies that support women’s participation.
Have maternity and paternity policies that support women’s participation.
No. | Description | Evidence | ||||||||||||
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1. | This circular informs public service officers that maternity leave has been extended to 360 days throughout their service period. Maternity leave includes weekly rest days and can be taken 14 days before the expected delivery date. Officers can choose between 60 and 90 days of leave for each birth. | |||||||||||||
2. | Employment (Amendment) Act 2022, married male employees are now entitled to seven days of paid paternity leave, which must be taken consecutively. | |||||||||||||
