Government-paid maternity leave in Tunisia triples, along with a
boost to paternity leave, as a new family leave law takes effect to
enhance leave entitlements for working parents.
Employer Action Code: Act
Law 2024-44 introduces several enhancements to family leave
entitlements for both public and private sector employees, most
notably a substantial increase in government-paid maternity leave
from 30 calendar days to three months. The law took effect on
August 12, 2024.
Key details
Noteworthy provisions of the law include:
- An increase in maternity leave from 30 calendar days to three
months following the birth of a child; for multiple or complex
births, an increase from 45 calendar days to four months. The law
also entitles expectant mothers to up to 15 days of leave during
the last month of pregnancy if requested by a physician. In the
event of stillbirth, employees are now entitled to one month of
leave. Pay replacement benefits continue to be provided
