Family Responsibilities
Paternity Leave
No provision could be located in law regarding paternity leave in the private sector. However, under the revised Public Service Rules 2021, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved a 14-working-day paternity leave for male federal civil servants but not more than once in 2 years for a maximum of 4 children.
Source: Chap 12 (§120219) of the Public Service Rules, 2021
Parental Leave
No provision could be located in law regarding parental leave.
Flexible Work Option for Parents / Work-Life Balance
No provision could be located in the law to create flexible work option for parents in order to create work-life balance.
Special leaves:
There are no special leaves provided by the law other than already discussed (e.g., annual leave, maternity leave, paternity leave and sick leave).
Regulations on Family Responsibilities
- National Health Insurance Authority Act, 2022
Paternity Leave
No provision could be located in law regarding paternity leave in the private sector. However, under the revised Public Service Rules 2021, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved a 14-working-day paternity leave for male federal civil servants but not more than once in 2 years for a maximum of 4 children.
Source: Chap 12 (§120219) of the Public Service Rules, 2021
Parental Leave
No provision could be located in law regarding parental leave.
Flexible Work Option for Parents / Work-Life Balance
No provision could be located in the law to create flexible work option for parents in order to create work-life balance.
Special leaves:
There are no special leaves provided by the law other than already discussed (e.g., annual leave, maternity leave, paternity leave and sick leave).
Regulations on Family Responsibilities
- National Health Insurance Authority Act, 2022
