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Senegal

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Worker Classifications

In Senegal, different labor laws may apply to engineers and executives.

Fixed-Term Contracts

Fixed-term contracts are permitted in Senegal, but may not exceed 24 months. It may be renewed only once otherwise it will be deemed permanent (i.e. indefinite). At the conclusion of the fixed-term contract, a 7% end-of-contract indemnity is due. If a fixed-term contract is ended early, the remainder of the wages due under the contract are due as severance.

Probationary Periods

Probationary periods are permitted in Senegal. The maximum duration depends on the type of contract (fixed versus permanent), the type of Worker, and the payroll frequency. For most Workers, probationary periods are capped at one month (three months for engineers and executives). Fixed-term contracts may be terminated without notice during a probationary period but permanent contracts require eight days' written notice including an explanation for the termination.

Holidays

Workers recognize 14 paid public holidays in Senegal. Work performed on a public holiday is payable at 250% (300% at night).

Vacation

After 12 months of service, Workers are entitled to 24 days of annual leave accrued monthly. Accrued but unused leave can be carried over for up to three years and is payable at termination.

Sick Leave

After six months of service, Workers are entitled to 15 days of paid absences annually. If that allowance is exceed, the excessive days can be deducted from the Worker's vacation allowance.

Working Hours

A standard workweek is 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week. Work performed on a rest day is payable at 160% (200% if at night). Work performed at night is payable at 150% on normal days, but 200% on Sundays.

Overtime

Overtime is payable as follows at 115% for work between 41 to 48 weekly hours and then at 140% for any work above 48 weekly hours. Overtime performed overnight is payable at 160%. Overtime is capped at 100 hours per year.

Mandatory Bonuses

A 13th month salary is not mandatory in Senegal but may be provided discretionarily as a fringe benefit.

Termination

Except in cases of serious misconduct, termination of a permanent contract for non-executive Workers requires notice and severance based on length of service. The following notice is required: 0 - 1 year of service: 8 to 15 days' notice; 1 - 5 years of service: 15 days' notice; 5+ years of service: one month's notice. The following severance is required: 0 - 5 years of service: 25%; 5 - 10 years of service: 30%; 10+ years of service: 40%. During the notice period, Workers are entitled to two paid days off per week to look for new work. 

Other End of Employment Rules

The rules concerning redundancy depend on the number of Workers affected.

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