1. What Is The Kenya Leave Days Calculation?

The Kenya leave days calculation follows the standard formula where employees are entitled to 1.75 days of leave for each month worked. This is based on the statutory minimum of 21 days annual leave for a full year of service.

2. How Does The Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the simple formula:

Where:

• \( Days \) — Leave days entitled
• \( Months \) — Number of months worked
• \( 1.75 \) — Daily leave accrual rate per month

Explanation: This formula calculates the pro-rated leave entitlement based on the number of months an employee has worked.

3. Importance Of Leave Calculation

Details: Accurate leave calculation ensures compliance with Kenyan labor laws, proper employee compensation, and fair treatment of workers according to their length of service.

4. Using The Calculator

Tips: Enter the number of months worked (can include decimal values for partial months). The calculator will automatically compute the entitled leave days based on the standard Kenya formula.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Is 1.75 days per month the legal minimum in Kenya?
A: Yes, this is based on the statutory minimum of 21 days annual leave for 12 months of service (21 ÷ 12 = 1.75 days per month).

Q2: Do all employers in Kenya use this formula?
A: While this is the legal minimum, some employers may offer more generous leave policies as part of their employment contracts.

Q3: How are partial months calculated?
A: Partial months are calculated proportionally. For example, 2.5 months would give 2.5 × 1.75 = 4.375 days of leave.

Q4: Does this include public holidays?
A: No, public holidays are separate from annual leave entitlement and are additional to the calculated leave days.

Q5: What about probation periods?
A: Employees are typically entitled to leave during probation periods, calculated on a pro-rata basis using the same formula.