Leave, sickness or an accident at work

The employer is required to report, within 48 hours, any accident at work or occupational illness identified within the company (Article 71 of the Labour Code). Where the accident at work occurred outside Mali, the time limit for the employer to make the report begins on the day on which they received the information (Article 81).

In the event of a workplace accident or occupational illness, the employer is required to provide emergency medical care, notify the nearest doctor and arrange for the victim to be taken to the nearest health centre (Article 72).

Where the employment contract is suspended due to an occupational disease or work-related accident, the employee is compensated by the INPS in accordance with the provisions of Articles 61 et seq. of the Social Security Code.