Does the law require paid sick leave (and sickness benefits) for the first six months of sickness?

  • Greater than 6 months
  • 6 months
  • Less than 6 months
  • No provision
  • No Data

This map reflects policies as of 1 January 2024 in 145 countries covered by the Index. The maps are based on the Labour Rights Index 2024, produced by the WageIndicator Foundation and the Centre for Labour Research (WageIndicator Labour Law office).

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  • 57 countries provide sickness benefits for longer than 6 months.
  • 36 countries provide sickness benefits for 6 months only.
  • 47 countries provide sickness benefits for less than 6 months.
  • 5 countries have no provisions for sickness benefits.