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How to Hire Workers in Chad | Employer of Record (EOR) in Chad

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Fixed-Term Contracts

Fixed term contracts (Contrat à Durée Déterminée) are permissible in Chad; they may be used to replace a Worker on leave, for project-based work, or seasonal needs. Fixed term contracts can last for up to two years, and may be renewed once. Renewal of the fixed term contract requires a valid reason and mutual agreement by the Worker and Company. Termination of a fixed term contract requires 15 days' notice, unless there is serious misconduct on the part of the Worker.

Probationary Periods

Probationary periods of no more than three months are allowed in Chad. It is typical for a probationary period to last from one to three months. Workers may be terminated without cause or notice during the probationary period, though a notice of 15 days' is customary.

Holidays

Workers in Chad recognize 11 public holidays, some of which are paid. The paid public holidays are New Years Day, Labour Day, Independence Day, and Freedom and Democracy Day. If a paid public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as a holiday. The remaining holidays, many of which are religious in nature are unpaid days off. Work performed on a holiday is paid at 150% of the Worker's salary.

Vacation

Workers are entitled to two days of paid vacation for each month of service, or approximately 24 working days per year. Vacation is accrued over time, and Workers must be taken within the 12 months after the date of accrual. Workers who are mothers are entitled to one additional day of vacation per year per child. Accrued but unused vacation must be paid at termination.

Sick Leave

Workers are entitled to varying amounts of sick leave, depending on their length of service. Workers with less than five years of service are entitled to up to six months of paid sick leave at their full salary. Workers with 5-10 years of service are entitled to six months of paid sick leave at their fully salary, and an additional six months at half salary. A medical certificate is generally required to substantiate the use of paid sick leave.

Working Hours

Article 194 of the Code du Travail outlines the legal maximum for a standard work week as 40 hours per week. The standard work day is 8 hours per day, 5 days per week. All Workers are entitled to a weekly rest day of at least 24 consecutive hours. The day for this rest day is not specified by law.

Overtime

Overtime is considered any hours worked over the legal working hours of 8 hours per day or 40 per week. The first 8 overtime hours are paid at 110% of the Worker's salary. After 8 hours of overtime, Workers are compensated at 125% of their salary. Overtime performed on Sundays and holidays is paid at 150% of the Worker's salary.

Mandatory Bonuses

There are no mandatory bonuses in Chad.
 
 

Termination

Except in cases of gross misconduct, Workers are entitled to notice based on their length of service. Workers with less than one year of service, or those on a fixed term contract are entitled to 15 days' notice. Workers with at least one year of service but less than three years of service, are entitled to one months' notice. Workers with three years of service or more are entitled to two months' notice. For workers terminated for reasons other than gross misconduct or the end of a fixed term contract, severance pay is also required, and is calculated as 25% of one months' salary for each year of service up to 10 years. After 10 years of service, the mandatory severance pay is calculated at 35% of one months' salary for each year of service.

Resignation

Workers must provide the same amount of notice as a company as outlined above.
 
 

Unique Country Nuances

Chad's official languages are French and Arabic.
 
 

Mandatory Employer Costs

There are certain mandatory social security contributions that must be made, including a family allowance.
 
 

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