Employer of Record in Senegal

Businesses can only operate smoothly in Senegal if they comply with local labor laws including drafting compliant employment contract agreements and meeting taxation and payroll obligations. Learn more about the employment laws and regulations in Senegal below, to avoid any compliance issues.

Employment Contract Requirements

When hiring an individual in Senegal, it is required to provide a written contract specifying the following details regarding:

• Identification of both parties
• Commencement date
• Job description, duties, and responsibilities
• Compensation and other benefits

Onboarding Process

We can help you get a new employee started in Senegal quickly, with a minimum onboarding time of just 1-2 working days. The timeline starts once the employee submits all required information onto the Playroll platform and completes any necessary local authority registrations. For non-nationals, the Right to Work assessment (if applicable) may add up to three extra days. Additional time may be needed for follow-ups on this assessment. Please note, payroll cut-off dates can impact the actual start date. Playroll's payroll cut-off date is the 10th of each month unless otherwise specified.

Working Hours in Senegal

The regular work schedule in Senegal comprises 40 hours distributed across a maximum of 6 days per week.

Overtime in Senegal

In Senegal, overtime compensation is provided for any work exceeding the standard weekly working hours, as outlined in employment contracts or collective agreements. The maximum allowable overtime hours per year are capped at 100. Overtime pay rates vary based on specific criteria:

• For overtime during regular working hours, employees receive 110% of their standard hourly rate for the first eight hours, and 135% for additional hours.
• Night work between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. is compensated at 150% of the basic hourly rate, increasing to 200% for Sundays or holidays.
• Overtime during daytime on weekends or public holidays is remunerated at 150% of the regular hourly rate.

Probation Period in Senegal

In Senegal, the standard probation period is three months for executives and one month for non-executives.

Fiscal Year in Senegal

1 January - 31 December is the 12-month accounting period that businesses in Senegal use for financial and tax reporting purposes.

Payroll Cycle in Senegal

The payroll cycle in Senegal is usually monthly, with employees being paid as per the employment contract.

Minimum Wage in Senegal

The minimum wage for employees in Senegal is typically 209.10 XOF per hour, amounting to ~106,811 XOF per month for a typical 40 hour work week.

Bonus Payments in Senegal

In Senegal, while there is no statutory requirement to pay the 13th or 14th month salary, it is customary to pay the 13th salary at the end of the year.

Employer Tax Contributions

Employer payroll contributions are generally estimated at an additional 18.40%- 31.50% on top of the employee salary in Senegal.

Employee Payroll Tax Contributions

In Senegal , the typical estimation for employee payroll contributions cost is around 8.00% - 13.50%%.

Individual Income Tax Contributions

In Senegal, the taxation system operates under 'Pay As You Earn' for income tax, with rates ranging from 0 to 43%, calculated based on progressive rates.

Pension in Senegal

The formal pension system in Senegal comprises two mandatory retirement schemes: the civil-service pension scheme for civil employees and the pension scheme for private sector employees. These unfunded, pay-as-you-go defined benefit schemes are tied to formal employment.

Mandatory Leave Entitlement in Senegal

The annual leave entitlement in Senegal is 24 Days for a full time worker. These can include public holidays on top of that or within those days, which would otherwise be unpaid.

Public Holidays In Senegal

Religious holidays are determined by the lunar cycle and will show as tentative until they are confirmed nearer the date of the holiday.

Paid Time Off in Senegal

Employees are entitled to 24 days of paid annual leave.

Maternity Leave In Senegal

Employees in Senegal receive 14 weeks of fully paid maternity leave, covered by Senegal's Social Security or government. Maternity leave can commence six weeks prior to the anticipated due date and extends for eight weeks after childbirth.

Paternity Leave In Senegal

Under the interprofessional collective agreement, fathers covered therein are eligible for 1 day of paid paternity leave following the birth of a child.

Sick Leave In Senegal

In Senegal, sick leave is paid and dependent on the following: Senegalese workers who have served 6 months within a company are eligible for 5 days of paid sick leave annually.

Parental Leave In Senegal

Senegal's labor laws provide distinct leave entitlements for mothers and fathers, without a shared parental leave policy.

Termination Process in Senegal

In Senegal, employers can end a fixed-term contract for any of the following reasons:

• Business
• Personal
• Workers misconduct

Notice Period in Senegal

In Senegal, the notice period for termination varies based on the job role and industry:

• White-collar employees, blue-collar employees, and permanent hourly, daily, or weekly workers: 8 days to 1 month, depending on tenure.
• Executives: 3 months.

Severance in Senegal

Severance pay in Senegal varies from 25% to 40% of the 12-month average wages per year of service, depending on tenure and any collective bargaining agreements in place.