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Free Tool · BCEA Leave Calculator

Calculate employee leave correctly under the BCEA.

Annual, sick, family responsibility, maternity and parental leave — all calculated to the correct BCEA standard. Includes pro-rata for new starters and the often-misunderstood sick leave cycle.

Employee details
Fill in the employee's details to calculate their leave entitlements.
Employee start dateused for pro-rata + sick leave cycle
Working days per week
Working hours per dayfor hourly calculations
Annual leave cycleusually 12 months from start date
Is this employee a domestic worker?different rules apply under BCEA Sectoral Determination 7
BCEA Leave Reference
Key entitlements under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997.
Leave TypeEntitlementBCEA
Annual 21 consecutive days (15 working days on 5-day week) S.20
Sick (cycle 1–6m) 1 day per 26 days worked S.22(2)
Sick (after 6m) 30 working days in 3-year cycle S.22(1)
Family Resp. 3 days per year (5+ day/week employees) S.27
Maternity 4 consecutive months (unpaid unless agreed) S.25
Parental 10 consecutive days (unpaid / UIF) S.25A
Adoption 10 consecutive days (primary caregiver, unpaid / UIF) S.25B
Commission Parental 10 consecutive days (surrogacy, unpaid / UIF) S.25C
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Fill in the employee details on the left and click
"Calculate leave entitlements" to see results.
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A correct leave calculation is the start. A properly structured leave policy — documented, signed, and BCEA-compliant — protects you at the CCMA. We can help you build one.

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Calculations are based on the Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997 and its amendments. This tool is for guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Sectoral Determinations, collective agreements, and individual employment contracts may provide more favourable terms — always apply the most beneficial condition for the employee. Consult a labour law specialist for complex situations.