Employer of Record in Fiji

Businesses can only operate smoothly in Fiji 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 Fiji below, to avoid any compliance issues.

Onboarding Process

We can help you get a new employee started in Fiji 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.

Payroll Cycle in Fiji

The payroll cycle in Fiji is usually Monthly, with employees being paid as stipulated in employment contract.

Hiring in Fiji means taking on local payroll obligations, which often include unique tax rates, contribution rules, and strict documentation. If you're not familiar with the system, or don't have a local entity, it’s easy to make mistakes. That’s where an Employer of Record ccomes in. The EOR manages payroll for your team on your behalf, ensuring every process is accurate, timely, and legally compliant.

Key Ways an EOR Supports Payroll in Fiji:

• Key Ways an EOR Supports Payroll in Fiji:
• Full Legal Compliance: Ensures all payments, deductions, and filings meet country
• Payroll Setup & Processing: Handles salary calculations, tax withholdings, and local reporting obligations.
• Statutory Benefit Contributions: Pays into required social programs and manages country
• Employee Documentation: Generates compliant contracts and manages hiring and termination paperwork.
• Local Currency Payouts: Delivers salaries in local currency, avoiding delays or exchange rate issues for employees.

In Fiji, work permits and visas are crucial for employers hiring foreign workers. The process involves submitting applications, providing supporting documents, and meeting specific eligibility criteria. The key visa types include the Long-Term Work Permit, Short-Term Work Permit, Investor Permit, and Research Permit. Employers must comply with local labor laws, including proving efforts to hire locally, when sponsoring a foreign worker. The typical processing time is around 21 days, and employers must ensure timely renewals and proper documentation for continued employment.

Mandatory Leave Entitlement in Fiji

The annual leave entitlement in Fiji is 10 days for a full time worker. These can include public holidays on top of that or within those days, which would otherwise be unpaid.

An Employer of Record (EOR) helps businesses manage annual leave, paid time off (PTO), and local holidays across the globe, including in Fiji. By partnering with an EOR, companies ensure full compliance with local labor laws in Fiji when it comes to annual leave and time-off management. EOR providers like Playroll offer platforms that simplify tracking and managing employee time off in Fiji. By outsourcing this responsibility to Playroll, you can streamline leave management, ensure compliance, and free up time to focus on other business priorities.