Family Responsibilities
Paternity Leave
A male employee or a new father, after the birth of a child or the miscarriage of a wife, is entitled to paid 4 working days of paternity leave in a year. During paternity leave, the employee is paid full wages by the employer and shall have the right to retain employment.
Source: §56 of the Employment Act 2006, last amended in 2023
Parental Leave
There is no provision in the law on paid or unpaid parental leave.
Flexible Work Option for Parents / Work-Life Balance
No provisions could be located in the law supporting work-life balance for parents or workers with family responsibilities. However, the expectant mother is provided with flexible working hours, a lighter workload, and alternative arrangements of work.
Source: §42 of the Employment Regulations, 2011
Special Leaves
No special leaves are granted under the Uganda Labour legislation.
Regulations on Family Responsibilities
- The Constitution of Uganda, 1995 (revised in 2005)
