| Leave | Duration | Pay | Condition | Article |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maternity | 70 days | Full | Birth occurs during this period | 24 |
| Childcare | Up to 4 months | Unpaid | At the female employee's request | 24 |
| Nursing | 2 hours daily | — | During working hours | 25 |
| Hajj | 21 days | Full | After 2 years, once only | 76 |
| Bereavement | 3 days | Full | First- or second-degree relative | 77 |
| Iddah (Muslim woman) | 4 months and 10 days | Full | Must not work for another employer | 77 |
| Iddah (non-Muslim woman) | 21 days | Full | — | 77 |
| Study | As agreed | Optional | Repay wages if leaving before the agreed period ends | 75 |
| Unpaid | As agreed | — | At the employee's request | 79 |
Important points
- Maternity leave is not counted against other leave (Art. 24).
- A female employee may not be dismissed during maternity leave (Art. 24).
- A nursery for children under 4 is required if there are more than 50 female employees or more than 200 employees (Art. 25).
- Equal pay for women doing the same work (Art. 26).