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Venezuela Leave Laws and Holidays

Leave policies are important for both employers and employees. In this page we are going to explore the leave laws of Venezuela. This article explains Venezuela’s leave laws, including Annual Leave Sick Leave Paternity leave Bereavement Leave Maternity Leave Military Leave Study leave Marriage Leave. Whether you are an employer making leave policies or an employee learning about your rights.

Detailed Overview of Employee Leave Laws in Venezuela

LeaveTypeQuota Accrual Rules Carry Over Rules Payout on Termination End of Year Payout
Annual Leave15 days after 1 year, increasing with tenure. Accrues annually. Carrying over is generally not permitted. Paid out on termination. No annual payout.
Sick LeaveUp to 3 days without a medical certificate. Not applicable, based on incidents. Not applicable. No payout for unused sick leave. No payout.
Paternity leave14 days of paid leave Not applicable, entitlement is based on childbirth Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Bereavement Leave3 days for immediate family members Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Maternity Leave26 weeks of paid leave Not applicable, entitlement is based on pregnancy Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Military LeaveDuration as required by military service. Not applicable. Not applicable. Not applicable. Not applicable.
Study leaveDuration not specified by law. Not applicable. Not applicable. Not applicable. Not applicable.
Marriage Leave.3 days Not applicable. Not applicable. Not applicable. Not applicable.

Detailed Breakdown of Each Leave Type

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