Sierra Leone
Hiring Employees in Sierra Leone
Spoken Language
English is the official language, but Krio is also a major recognized language
Currency
Sierra Leone Leones (Le), Currency code SLL
Average hours & Overtime
Regular hours and overtime pay rates are set in the employment contracts or collective bargaining agreements. Stipulated work hour is 40 hours per week (5 days) excluding 1 hour lunch break.
Wages and salaries
Regular hours and overtime pay rates are set in the employment contracts or collective bargaining agreements. Stipulated work hour is 40 hours per week (5 days) excluding 1 hour lunch break.
Observed National Holidays and vacation
Paid holidays include New Year’s Day, International Women’s Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Independency Day, Christmas, Boxing Day, Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha and Maulid- un-Nabi.
Any other holiday declared by the government through a press release statement
Paid Leave
A minimum of 21 working days of annual paid leave days are granted to employees. Maternity leave is a minimum of 12 weeks paid leave while paternity leave is optional.
Expats, Visas, & Work Permits
Employers are responsible for obtaining work & residence permits for their expatriate employees.
Termination Notice
Effective dismissal without notice anytime if an employee is guilty of serious misconduct or any serious breach in observance of employer’s safety guidelines after thorough investigation.
In any case other than the above, employer shall give one month notice or one month salary in lieu of notice and the same apply for an employee.
Statutory Deductions
Statutory payroll deductions include:
· National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT)
· PAYE
Health Insurance
Provision of health insurance for employees is a common practice, but it is not mandatory.
Important Information
All foreign workers (whether working for an employer or self-employed) must ensure that they have a valid residential permit to work in the country and it is mandatory that this must be renewed annually. Failure to do so will be liable to prosecution and in the event of removal from the country, the employer shall bear the cost.
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