Providing competitive compensation and supplemental benefits can encourage greater retention rates. Meeting Cameroon compensation laws will help your company stay compliant and avoid costly fines and delays.
We understand how hard it is to expand to new locations with differing employment laws and compliance requirements. Luckily, G-P offers an alternative. With our Employer of Record (EOR) model, companies can expand beyond borders and boundaries without the stress of compliance or worrying about setting up a subsidiary.
Cameroon compensation laws
Cameroon’s minimum wage is currently CFA 36,270. This minimum wage applies to all sectors unless there’s a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) governing your industry. While CBAs are not overly common in Cameroon, you should check for any that could affect Cameroon compensation laws before drafting an employment contract.
Guaranteed benefits in Cameroon
All employees must receive statutory benefits required by law. For instance, Cameroon celebrates 12 public holidays for which employees should get the day off. The country also has a vacation requirement — employees usually accrue 1.5 days of leave for each month they work. After 5 years, they obtain an additional 2 days per month.
Employees are also eligible to receive 10 days of paid leave for family events. Mothers with kids under 6 should get 2 extra days of leave for each child who lives at home, or 1 day if the mother’s accrued leave doesn’t exceed 6 days.
Cameroon benefits management
In addition to the statutory benefits required by law, you can make a positive impression on employees by providing additional benefits as part of your Cameroon benefits management plan.
You might, for example, give out performance-based bonuses at the end of the year or provide a private health insurance plan. If you don’t want to source a particular health insurance plan, you can give employees a stipend to find their own.
Restrictions for benefits and compensation
Companies expanding to Cameroon can’t provide compensation and benefits until they incorporate. However, the incorporation process can turn into a difficult process and may take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months.
The only way around this restriction is by partnering with a global EOR such as G-P. When you work with us, you won’t have to worry about meeting Cameroon compensation laws.
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