Leave planning workbench
▾Calculate statutory maternity or paternity leave days, estimate paid salary value, compare an employer policy, and export a payroll-ready summary. Data freshness note: WBL 2026 Parenthood data was published in February 2026 and is described as current as of October 1, 2025. AfroTools reviewed this page on May 22, 2026.
Methodology, workflow, and next steps
Calculation methodology: the tool selects statutory paid maternity or paternity days for the chosen country, converts monthly gross pay into average daily pay by dividing by 30.4375, applies your pay replacement assumption, and compares statutory baseline, planned employee request, employer policy target, and a second country.
HR workflow: confirm employee category, service length, start date, birth or adoption timing, social insurance claim process, and collective agreement; then agree any employer top-up and keep the exported summary in the payroll handoff packet.
Next steps: use the Employee Cost Calculator, Payslip Generator, Compliance Calendar, and HR and Payroll hub to continue the workflow.
Sources, freshness, and disclaimer
World Bank WBL 2026
Parenthood topic data for paid leave available to mothers and fathers, legal basis, and payer category.
World Bank Data Catalog
Dataset metadata says WBL data is validated against codified laws and official government sources.
ILO NATLEX
Official labour law reference database for checking national legislation.
ILO maternity protection
Regional context on maternity protection, leave duration, and social protection coverage in Africa.
Disclaimer: this is a planning estimate only. It is not legal advice, payroll certification, tax advice, medical advice, social security filing, or an official government calculator. Verify current law, eligibility, benefit caps, payer rules, and employer policy with qualified professionals and official sources before action.
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Maternity & Paternity Leave Calculator — Why It Matters
Duration, pay rate, who pays (employer vs social insurance), eligibility, and legal references for maternity and paternity leave. Select your country above to get started with local data and calculations.
Disclaimer: Estimates based on published labour laws and contribution rates. Always verify with official sources and consult qualified professionals.