New Mozambique labor law boosts parental leave entitlements and
introduces changes to the use of fixed-term contracts, quotas for
foreign workers and employee severance agreements.
Employer Action Code: Act
Labor Law No. 13/2023 introduces changes to paid leave,
employment contracts and severance, among other things. It took
effect February 21, 2024, repealing the prior 2007 labor law.
Key details
Notable aspects of the new labor law include:
- The duration of paid annual leave is 12 calendar days in the
first year of employment and 30 days per year thereafter
(previously up to 12 calendar days in the first year, up to 24 in
the second and 30 days thereafter).
- The duration of maternity leave is increased from 60 to 90
calendar days; however, pay replacement benefits from social
security (INSS) are payable for only 60 calendar days, so the last
30 days are unpaid.
