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Fixed-term contracts are permitted for a maximum of two years. They can be renewed only once.
There are four brackets of permanent contract workers. Non-monthly wage Workers; monthly wage workers; superviors and technicians; and engineers, executives, and senior executives.
Probationary periods for fixed term contracts have a maximum period of one month. During this period, the contract can be terminated freely without notice or compensation. For permanent contracts, the length of the probationary period is dependent on the worker classification. Non-monthly workers have a maximum duration of eight (8) days; monthly wage workers have a probationary period of one (1) to three (3) months; supervisors and technicians have a maximum probationary period of one (1) month; and engineers, executives, and senior executives have a maximum probationary period of three (3) months. During these probationary periods, Workers can be terminated without notice or compensation.
Niger has 13 statutory holidays, which are considered paid time off. Day time work performed on a public holiday must be componsated at 150% of the normal wage; night work performed on public holidays must be componsated at 200% of their normal wage.
Workers in Niger are entitled to six (6) months of protected paid sick leave. During this period, Workers cannot be terminated. Sick leave pay depends on a Worker's length of employment. If a worker has been engaged for one year or less, they are entitled to full income for a period equal to the notice period; half income for the following month. If a Worker has been engaged for two to five years, they are entitled to full income for a period equal to the notice period (minimum 1 month; half income for the following three months. If a Worker has been engaged for more than five years, they are entitled to full income for a period equal to the notice period; half income for the following four months.
Workers in Niger are entitled to six (6) months of protected paid sick leave. During this period, Workers cannot be terminated. Sick leave pay depends on a Worker's length of employment. If a worker has been engaged for one year or less, they are entitled to full income for a period equal to the notice period; half income for the following month. If a Worker has been engaged for two to five years, they are entitled to full income for a period equal to the notice period (minimum 1 month; half income for the following three months. If a Worker has been engaged for more than five years, they are entitled to full income for a period equal to the notice period; half income for the following four months.
Overtime is limited to 8 hours a week; the first eight hours of overtime must be paid at 125% of their normal hourly rate. Hours worked passed the 48th hour, although discouraged, must be paid at 150% of their normal hourly rate. Any overtime hours worked at night must be paid at 150% of their normal hourly rate.
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