Easily manage employment in Jamaica

Workers are entitled to two weeks’ paid leave annually, which increases to three weeks off per year after 10 years of continuous employment.

Jamaica observes 10 public holidays.

Employees are entitled to two weeks of paid sick leave every year, which increases to three weeks annually after 10 years of continuous employment.

Female employees are entitled to 12 weeks of paid maternity leave after completing a year of service with an employer. Maternity pay is equal to the mother’s normal pay and it’s paid for eight weeks.

There’s no mandatory paternity leave in Jamaica although employers can offer it at their discretion.