Many Rwandan organizations pay their female staff the legally required 14 weeks of full salary for maternity leave. That’s excellent corporate citizenship!
But here is the catch that’s draining your cash flow:
The majority of that payment is reimbursable through the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB), and many are failing to claim it.
The Critical Details You Must Know
The Opportunity: While you pay the full 14 weeks, the RSSB (via the Maternity Benefits Scheme) reimburses your company for 8 weeks of that salary.
The Deadline: The reimbursement claim must be submitted to RSSB within six months from the date of completion of maternity leave. Miss this deadline, and the funds are permanently forfeited. (Legal basis: Official Gazette no. Special of 11/06/2024 Law No. 049/2024 of 04/06/2024 Amending Law No. 003/2016 of 30/03/2016 Establishing And Governing Maternity Leave Benefits Scheme)
The Challenge: The process—whether manual or via the online platform (often referred to as Ishema)—is complex, and errors in documentation frequently lead to delays or under-reimbursement.
We have navigated this process end-to-end, helping organizations successfully recover unclaimed funds and correct under-submitted claims.
Is your team absolutely confident that you claimed the right amount for your last 5, 10, or 20 maternity leaves?
Don’t let internal process complexity turn a legal entitlement into an unnecessary cost.
Don’t let administrative complexity or missed deadlines turn a legal right into a financial loss.
📩 Contact us today for a free, no-obligation review of your maternity leave reimbursement eligibility and process.
Together, let’s make sure you reclaim what’s rightfully yours — and strengthen both your compliance and cash flow.
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