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Both government and non-government organisations in Namibia are actively working to bridge the talent gap, indicating a commitment to skill development and a potential pool of well-trained workers.
Namibian labour laws emphasize non-discrimination during the employment process, fostering diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.
Namibia's population is diverse, with various ethnic groups contributing to a rich and varied workforce, potentially bringing diverse perspectives and skills to the workplace.
The Labour Act, operational since 2008, applies universally to all employers and employees, ensuring a standardized and fair employment framework.
Namibia has a well-established labour law system based on Common Law, Case Law, and Legislation. This ensures a clear and reliable legal environment for both employers and employees.
There is no fixed probation period in labour law. Each employer can decide the length of the probationary period according to their preferences and needs, as outlined in the employment contract.
The Labour Act, 2007 states that a regular workweek is 45 hours. Employees working 5 days or less, shouldn't work more 9 hours a day. For a 6-day workweek, the daily limit is 8 hours.
If employees work extra hours, they should get paid at least 1.5 times their usual hourly wage. On Sundays or public holidays, it is double.
The minimum wage in Namibia is 1,564.39 NAD per month, 361.29 NAD per week, 72.25 NAD per day, and 9.03 NAD per hour.
There is no specific law regulating the provision of a 13th salary.
Individual income tax in Namibia is levied at progressive rates, ranging from 0% to 37% as follows:
Namibia has a National Pension Scheme (NPS) for people aged 60 and above. Administered by the Ministry of Health and Social Services, the NPS provides a fixed monthly pension of NAD 450 or USD 45 for eligible individuals, covering those over 60 residing in Namibia for less than six months.
The tax-related information provided in this guide is intended for general guidance and informational purposes only. Reach out to our dedicated team for insights on remote hiring in Namibia tailored to your needs.
In Namibia, employers cannot terminate employment at will, and dismissal must be justified. Acceptable termination methods include:
Namibia's Labour Act of 2007 sets the rules for giving notice when ending employment. Instead of notice, the employer can choose to pay the employee the salary they would have earned during the notice time. Both employers and employees must follow these notice periods:
When employees are terminated, they are entitled to severance pay. The severance pay is calculated at 1 week of salary for each year of service.
Namibia's Public Holidays Act, Act 26 of 1990, designates 12 public holidays each year. If a public holiday occurs on a Sunday, the subsequent Monday becomes a public holiday, unless Monday is already a public holiday.
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