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Find out about your rights.","Labour Laws Liberia: Sick Leave","\u002Fen-lr\u002Fwork-in-liberia\u002Flabour-law\u002Fsick-leave","labourlaw.labourlawpage","en_LR","2025-07-26T05:52:04.592000+00:00","2026-04-06T06:26:03.278092+00:00","\u002Fcms\u002Fpages\u002F207\u002Fedit\u002F",[18,21,24,27],{"title":19,"slug":20},"Liberia","en-lr",{"title":22,"slug":23},"Work in Liberia","work-in-liberia",{"title":25,"slug":26},"Labour Law","labour-law",{"title":6,"slug":5},{"title":29,"description":9,"image":30,"canonical":31,"robots":32,"og_type":33,"twitter_card":34,"locale":20,"created_at":35,"last_modified_at":36},"Sick Leave, Sick Pay, Job Security - Liberia","https:\u002F\u002Fwageindicator.org\u002Fmedia\u002Fimages\u002FSocial_media_preview_image_-_2025.2e16d0ba.fill-1200x630.png","https:\u002F\u002Fwageindicator.org\u002Fen-lr\u002Fwork-in-liberia\u002Flabour-law\u002Fsick-leave\u002F","index, follow","website","summary_large_image","2025-07-26T07:52:04.592000+02:00","2026-04-06T08:26:03.450356+02:00","\u003Cdiv class=\"cobra-ll-view\">\n\n  \n\n    \n    \n  \n  \u003Ch1>Sick Leave\u003C\u002Fh1>\n  \u003Cspan class=\"lastupdated\">This page was last updated on:\n      2026-03-19\u003C\u002Fspan>\n\n  \n\n    \n  \n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n  \n    \n      \n        \n          \n    \n    \n    \n        \u003Cdiv class=\"teaserItem\">\n          \u003Ch2>Income\u003C\u002Fh2>\n          \u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cspan style=\"color: #233b74;\">What is the relevant legislation on paid sick leave?\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp>The Decent Work Act is the relevant legislation governing paid sick leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cspan style=\"color: #233b74;\">What is the maximum duration of sick leave in days?\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp>Employees are entitled to 10 days of paid sick leave for each year of continuous service.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cspan style=\"color: #233b74;\">What percentage of the monthly salary does a worker get during sick leave?\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp>Employees receive their regular pay during this period.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cspan style=\"color: #233b74;\">Who is required to pay if the worker is allowed paid sick leave?\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp>It is implied that the employer is responsible for paying the worker during the paid sick leave period because employees must inform their employer in advance before taking sick leave. Generally, a medical certificate is required to confirm their illness. However, they may take up to three sick days per year without providing proof of illness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cspan style=\"color: #233b74;\">Does the law provide for paid sick leave with at least 45% of the reference wage for at least the first 6 months?\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp>The Act does not provide for paid sick leave extending up to 6 months, nor does it specify a payment rate of 45% of the reference wage for 6 months, but 100% of the reference earnings is provided during a 10-day sick leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sources: §19.2, 19.3 of the Decent Work Act 2015; ISSA country profile of Liberia\u003C\u002Fp>\n        \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n    \n\n\n        \n      \n        \n          \n    \n    \n    \n        \u003Cdiv class=\"teaserItem\">\n          \u003Ch2>Medical Care\u003C\u002Fh2>\n          \u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cspan style=\"color: #233b74;\">What is the relevant legislation on free medical care for sick workers?\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp>No provisions could be located stating that the employer is obliged to bear the expenses for the medical care of sick workers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cspan style=\"color: #233b74;\">What is the detailed provision on sickness medical benefits?\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp>Employees are entitled to a cash sickness benefit, requiring a medical certificate, except for up to three single days of incapacity in a 12-month period. The benefit covers 100% of daily earnings for up to 10 days per year of continuous employment, with the employer bearing the total cost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cspan style=\"color: #233b74;\">Does the law provide medical care for at least the first 6 months of illness?\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp>No, the law does not provide medical care for the first 6 months of illness. It only requires cash sickness benefits covering up to 10 days per year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sources: §19.3, 31.6, 32.5 and 33.6 of the Decent Work Act, 2015;  §89.19, 89.33 of the Social Security Act, 2017; ISSA country profile for Liberia\u003C\u002Fp>\n        \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n    \n\n\n        \n      \n        \n          \n    \n    \n    \n        \u003Cdiv class=\"teaserItem\">\n          \u003Ch2>Job Security\u003C\u002Fh2>\n          \u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cspan style=\"color: #233b74;\">What is the relevant legislation on job security for sick workers?\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp>The Decent Work Act is the relevant legislation that governs job security for workers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cspan style=\"color: #233b74;\">For how long (in months) does the law provide job security during illness?\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp>The law does not specify a fixed duration in months; it prohibits dismissal during temporary absences due to illness or injury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cspan style=\"color: #233b74;\">Are employers prohibited from dismissing a worker during the term of his sickness (at least during the first six months of illness)?\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp>Employers are prohibited from dismissing a worker solely on the grounds of temporary absence due to illness or injury. The law does not clearly define the protection period in terms of months.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sources: §14.8 of the Decent Work Act, 2015\u003C\u002Fp>\n        \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n    \n\n\n        \n      \n    \n\n    \n      \n    \n      \u003Cdiv class=\"regulations\">\n        \u003Ch2>Regulations on Sick Leave\u003C\u002Fh2>\n        \u003Cul>\n          \u003Cli>\n            Decent Work Act, 2015\n          \u003C\u002Fli>\n          \u003Cli>\n            ISSA Country Profile for Liberia\n          \u003C\u002Fli>\n          \u003Cli>\n            Social Security Law, 2017\n          \u003C\u002Fli>\n        \u003C\u002Ful>\n      \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n    \n\n    \n        \n    \n    \u003Cdiv class=\"related\">\n      \u003Ch2>Related Items\u003C\u002Fh2>\n      \n          _ll_workinjury_URL_\n      \n          _ll_leave_URL_\n      \n          _ll_employmentsecurity_URL_\n      \n          _ll_family_URL_\n      \n          _ll_maternity_URL_\n      \n          _ll_healthsafety_URL_\n      \n    \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n    \n\n  \n\n    \n    \n\n  \n\n  \n  \n\n  \n    \u003Cstyle>\n\n      h1, h2, h3 {\n      font-weight: bold;\n      margin-top: 20px;\n      margin-bottom: 10px;\n      }\n      \n      .related a {\n        display:block;\n        border: 1px solid transparent;\n      }\n\n      ul ol, ol ol, ol ul {\n      font-size: 100%;\n      }\n\n    \u003C\u002Fstyle>\n\n  \n\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>","Your rights on sick leave and\u002For pay in Liberia – .","\u003Cdiv>\n\n\u003Cspan>This page was last updated on:\n      2026-03-19\u003C\u002Fspan>\n\u003Cdiv>\n\u003Ch2>Income\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cspan>What is the relevant legislation on paid sick leave?\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>The Decent Work Act is the relevant legislation governing paid sick leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cspan>What is the maximum duration of sick leave in days?\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Employees are entitled to 10 days of paid sick leave for each year of continuous service.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cspan>What percentage of the monthly salary does a worker get during sick leave?\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Employees receive their regular pay during this period.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cspan>Who is required to pay if the worker is allowed paid sick leave?\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>It is implied that the employer is responsible for paying the worker during the paid sick leave period because employees must inform their employer in advance before taking sick leave. Generally, a medical certificate is required to confirm their illness. However, they may take up to three sick days per year without providing proof of illness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cspan>Does the law provide for paid sick leave with at least 45% of the reference wage for at least the first 6 months?\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>The Act does not provide for paid sick leave extending up to 6 months, nor does it specify a payment rate of 45% of the reference wage for 6 months, but 100% of the reference earnings is provided during a 10-day sick leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sources: §19.2, 19.3 of the Decent Work Act 2015; ISSA country profile of Liberia\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cdiv>\n\u003Ch2>Medical Care\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cspan>What is the relevant legislation on free medical care for sick workers?\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>No provisions could be located stating that the employer is obliged to bear the expenses for the medical care of sick workers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cspan>What is the detailed provision on sickness medical benefits?\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Employees are entitled to a cash sickness benefit, requiring a medical certificate, except for up to three single days of incapacity in a 12-month period. The benefit covers 100% of daily earnings for up to 10 days per year of continuous employment, with the employer bearing the total cost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cspan>Does the law provide medical care for at least the first 6 months of illness?\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>No, the law does not provide medical care for the first 6 months of illness. It only requires cash sickness benefits covering up to 10 days per year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sources: §19.3, 31.6, 32.5 and 33.6 of the Decent Work Act, 2015;  §89.19, 89.33 of the Social Security Act, 2017; ISSA country profile for Liberia\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cdiv>\n\u003Ch2>Job Security\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cspan>What is the relevant legislation on job security for sick workers?\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>The Decent Work Act is the relevant legislation that governs job security for workers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cspan>For how long (in months) does the law provide job security during illness?\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>The law does not specify a fixed duration in months; it prohibits dismissal during temporary absences due to illness or injury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cspan>Are employers prohibited from dismissing a worker during the term of his sickness (at least during the first six months of illness)?\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Employers are prohibited from dismissing a worker solely on the grounds of temporary absence due to illness or injury. The law does not clearly define the protection period in terms of months.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sources: §14.8 of the Decent Work Act, 2015\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cdiv>\n\u003Ch2>Regulations on Sick Leave\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\n            Decent Work Act, 2015\n          \u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\n            ISSA Country Profile for Liberia\n          \u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\n            Social Security Law, 2017\n          \u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cdiv>\n\u003Ch2>Related Items\u003C\u002Fh2>\n      \n          \u003Ca href='\u002Fen-lr\u002Fwork-in-liberia\u002Flabour-law\u002Fsick-leave\u002Fwork-injury-benefits'>Labour Laws Liberia: Work Injury Benefits\u003C\u002Fa>\n      \n          \u003Ca href='\u002Fen-lr\u002Fwork-in-liberia\u002Flabour-law\u002Fannual-leave-and-holidays'>Labour Laws Liberia: Annual Leave and Public Holidays\u003C\u002Fa>\n      \n          \u003Ca 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