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Hiring in Togo
When negotiating terms of an employment contract and offer letter with an employee in Togo, it may be useful to keep the following in mind.
Employment contracts in Togo
In Togo, employment contracts can be oral or written, but it is best practice to put a strong, written contract in place, in French, which spells out the terms of the employee’s compensation, benefits, and termination requirements. An offer letter and employment contract in Togo should always state the salary and any compensation amounts in West African CFA Francs rather than another currency.
Togolese labor law prohibits employers from hiring employees under fixed-term contracts for roles that can be considered to be those of a permanent nature. Roles that are part of normal business activities are also prohibited from being filled continuously by workers under a fixed-term contract. The fixed-term contract must be in writing and its total duration, including renewals, may not exceed 4 years.
Working hours in Togo
The workweek is 40 hours, and the regular working day is 8 hours.
Holidays in Togo
- New Year
- Liberation Day
- Easter Monday
- Independence Day
- Labour Day
- Whit Monday
- Day of the Martyrs
- Eid al-Fitr
- Assumption of Mary
- Eid al-Adha
- Anniversary of the failed attack on Lomé
- All Saints’ Day
- The Prophet’s Birthday
- Christmas Day
Vacation days in Togo
Employees are entitled to at least 21 consecutive days of paid annual leave.
Togo sick leave
Minimally, employees are entitled to an income during the first 6 months of illness. This income should be at least 45% of the minimum wage. During illness, workers are entitled to medical care without any additional cost.
Maternity/paternity leave in Togo
Employers in Togo provide 14 weeks (98 days) of maternity leave, including 6 weeks of postnatal leave. Maternity leave can be extended by 3 additional weeks in case of complications and sickness resulting from pregnancy.
Health insurance in Togo
Social security funds cover the public healthcare system in the country, and employers are responsible for making these contributions. Private health insurance is not required, but employers can provide it as an additional benefit.
Togo supplementary benefits
Possible benefits for your team in Togo include:
- Holiday bonuses
- Housing allowances
- Private health insurance
Termination/severance in Togo
In Togo, severance compensation for employees who have worked for 6 to 10 years receive 40% of their income, while those who have worked for more than 10 years are paid 45% of their salary for every year as severance pay.
Paying taxes in Togo
Companies in Togo have to pay a standard tax rate of 27%. Employers also need to contribute 17.5% of employees’ monthly gross salary to social security. Keep in mind that all registered entities have to register for taxes with the Togolese Tax Authority and file annual returns each year by March 31.
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