Angola Labor Law and Employment Policy Overview

Employment Law Overview

• Key Legislation:
  • Labor Law (2015)
  • Social Security Law (2015)
  • Tax Law (2014)
• Legal Characteristics:
  • Aims to protect workers' rights and promote employment.
  • Sets standards for minimum wage, working hours, leave, and severance pay.

Employment Contract Requirements

• Contract Types:
  • Fixed-term contracts (maximum 36 months)
  • Indefinite-term contracts
• Contractual Provisions:
  • Must include the following information:
    • Names and addresses of parties
    • Job description
    • Place of work
    • Working hours
    • Wages and benefits
    • Contract start date
• Language and Currency:
  • Contracts must be in Portuguese and denominated in Angolan Kwanza (AOA).

Working Time Regulations

• Standard Working Hours: 44 hours per week
• Rest Days and Breaks:
  • Minimum of 24 hours of rest per week
  • Entitled to a 1-hour break after 6 hours of work per day

Leave Policy

• Annual Leave: 22 days of paid annual leave per year
• Public Holidays: 16 statutory public holidays
• Special Leave:
  • Sick leave: Unlimited, with medical certificate
  • Maternity leave: 12 weeks of paid maternity leave
  • Paternity leave: 1 day of paid paternity leave

Employee Severance and Contract Termination

• Notice Period:
  • Fixed-term contracts: 15-30 days
  • Indefinite-term contracts: 30-60 days
• Severance Pay:
  • Calculated based on years of service, ranging from 1-12.5 months' salary per year worked
• Protection Against Unfair Dismissal:
  • Employees dismissed for reasons of discrimination, union activities, or other unlawful reasons are entitled to compensation.

Tax Law

• Personal Income Tax:

  • Salary Range (AOA)	Tax Rate
    0 - 70,000	0%
    70,001 - 100,000	10%
    100,001 - 150,000	13%
    150,001 - 200,000	16%
    200,001 - 300,000	18%
    300,001 - 500,000	19%
    500,001 - 1,000,000	20%
    1,000,001 - 1,500,000	21%
    1,500,001 - 2,000,000	22%
    2,000,001 - 2,500,000	23%
    2,500,001 - 5,000,000	24%
    5,000,001 - 10,000,000	24.5%
    10,000,000 and above	25%

• Social Security Contributions:
  • Employee: 3%
  • Employer: 8%

Health Insurance

• Insurance Policy:
  • All employees must participate in the national healthcare system.
• Insurance Coverage:
  • Basic healthcare services, including outpatient and inpatient care.

Compensation and Benefits

• Minimum Wage: Varies depending on job type
• Salary Structure:
  • Typically includes base salary, bonuses, and allowances.

Work Permits and Visas

• Permit Requirements:
  • Foreign workers require a work permit and visa.
• Application Process:
  • Initiated by the employer on behalf of the employee with the Ministry of Labor.

Confidentiality and Non-Compete Clauses

• Enforceability:
  • Confidentiality and non-compete clauses are enforceable in Angola.
• Common Provisions:
  • Restrict employees from using or disclosing the employer's confidential information after termination.
  • Restrict employees from working for competitors after termination.

Training and Development

• Legal Requirements:
  • Employers must provide safety training and skills development training to employees.
• Government Support:
  • Government provides training and development programs to support employment and economic growth.

Workplace Diversity and Inclusion

• Legal Requirements:
  • Prohibits discrimination based on race, gender, religion, or other protected characteristics.
• Enforcement Measures:
  • Employers must implement policies and procedures to prevent discrimination and promote inclusivity.

Remote Work Policy

• Legal Framework:
  • No specific legal framework for remote work in Angola.
• Tax and Insurance Implications:
  • Remote work may impact tax and social security obligations.

Authoritative Website Addresses

• Ministry of Labor of Angola: https://www.mtess.gov.ao/