Morocco Expands Paternity Leave to 15 Paid Days in Labor Law Reform

This decision to extend paternity leave comes as part of the social agreement signed between the government, unions and employers. It aims to improve working conditions for workers.

The remuneration for these fifteen days of leave is equal to the salary that the employee would have received if he had remained in his job, within the limit of the salary ceiling. This allowance is paid to the employee by the employer. The woman, for her part, receives daily allowances for 14 weeks.

Speaking after the signing of the agreement, Minister Delegate in charge of Digital Transition and Public Administration Reform, Ghita Mezzour, indicated that this measure is a "first" and will allow women to benefit from the support of their spouse during this important moment in their life.

The minister added that "this measure is in line with the Constitution, which stipulates that the education of children is a common and shared responsibility". In addition, family allowances will increase by 100 DH for the fourth, fifth and sixth child, and other measures have been taken for medium and long-term occupational diseases, she stressed.