Ivory Coast

Capital: Abidjan

Currency: West African CFA Franc- XOF

XOF

Overview of Labor Laws and Employment Policies in Côte d'Ivoire

Key Laws and Regulations:
- Labor Code (2015)
- Social Security Code (1999)
Legal Characteristics:
- Aims to protect employee rights and promote harmonious labor relations.
- Regulates minimum wage, working hours, leave entitlements, and social security.

Contract Types:
- Fixed-term contracts
- Indefinite-term contracts
Contractual Provisions:
- Must include details on job description, remuneration, working hours, probation period, and termination conditions.
Language and Currency:
- Contracts must be in French and denominated in West African CFA francs (XOF).

Standard Working Hours:
- 8 hours per day, 40 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 daily work

Annual Leave:
- 26 days
Public Holidays:
- 16 national holidays
Special Leave:
- Sick leave: Minimum of 5 days of paid sick leave
- Maternity leave: 14 weeks of paid maternity leave
- Paternity leave: 2 days of paid paternity leave
- Parental leave: No legal provisions

Notice Periods:
- Less than 6 months of service: 8 days
- 6 months to 1 year of service: 15 days
- 1 to 6 years of service: 1 month
- 6 to 11 years of service: 2 months
- 11 to 16 years of service: 3 months
- Over 16 years of service: 4 months
Severance Pay:
- 5 years or less of service: 30% of average monthly salary for years worked
- 10 years or less of service: 35% of average monthly salary for years worked
- Over 10 years of service: 40% of average monthly salary for years worked
Protection Against Unfair Dismissal:
- Employers must provide reasons for dismissal, and dismissal cannot be based on discrimination or other unlawful grounds.

Personal Income Tax:
- Salary Range Tax Rate
  0 - 30,000 0%
  30,000 - 45,000 10%
  45,000 - 60,000 20%
  60,000 - 120,000 30%
  120,000 - 240,000 40%
  240,000 - 480,000 50%
  Over 480,000 60%
Social Security Contributions:
- Employee: 8.5%
- Employer: 14.5%

Insurance Policy:
- Employees are required to participate in health insurance provided by the National Social Security Fund (CNPS).
Coverage:
- Medical, dental, and vision care
- Pharmaceuticals
- Hospitalization

Permit Requirements:
- Foreigners require a work permit to work in Côte d'Ivoire.
Application Process:
- Employers must apply for a work permit from the Ministry of Labor.
- Foreigners must apply for a visa from a Côte d'Ivoire embassy or consulate abroad.

Enforceability:
- Confidentiality and non-compete clauses are enforceable in Côte d'Ivoire.
Common Provisions:
- Confidentiality clauses prohibit employees from disclosing confidential information.
- Non-compete clauses prohibit employees from working for competitors for a specified period.

Legal Requirements:
- Employers must provide safety training and skills development training to employees.
Government Support:
- The government provides funding and incentives to support corporate training.

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

Legal Framework:
- Remote work does not have a specific legal framework in Côte d'Ivoire.
Tax and Insurance Implications:
- Tax and social security implications of remote work depend on the specific circumstances.