Algeria
Capital: Algiers
Currency: - DZD
Algeria Labor Law and Employment Policy Overview
Employment Law Overview
- Key Legislation:
- Labor Law No. 90-11 of 1990
- Ordinance No. 94-09 of 1994 (Redundancy Law)
- Legal Characteristics:
- Aims to protect employee rights and promote harmonious labor relations.
- Regulates matters such as minimum wage, working hours, leave, severance pay, and social security.
Employment Contract Requirements
- Contract Types:
- Fixed-term contracts
- Indefinite-term contracts
- Contractual Provisions:
- Must include clauses on job description, remuneration, working hours, leave, and severance pay.
- Language and Currency:
- Contracts must be written in Arabic.
- Currency is the Algerian Dinar (DZD).
Working Hours Regulations
- Standard Working Hours: 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day.
- Rest Days and Breaks: 2 weekly rest days (Friday and Saturday), 1-hour break after each daily work period.
Leave Policy
- Annual Leave: 30 days of paid annual leave per year.
- Public Holidays: 10 statutory public holidays.
- Special Leave:
- Sick Leave: 15 days of paid sick leave, starting from the first day of illness.
- Maternity Leave: 14 weeks of paid maternity leave.
- Paternity Leave: 3 days of paid paternity leave.
- Parental Leave: Up to 18 weeks of part-time paid parental leave.
Employee Termination and Contract Termination
- Notice Period:
- 6 months (up to 12 months for highly skilled employees)
- Additional 5 days for each year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days
- Severance Pay:
- Employees with more than 2 years of service and not dismissed for misconduct are entitled to severance pay.
- Severance pay amount depends on years of service.
- Unfair Dismissal Protection:
- Employers must provide notice for dismissal, absence, and serious misconduct.
- Employees have the right to appeal unfair dismissals.
Tax Laws
- Personal Income Tax:
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Salary Range (DZD) Tax Rate 0 - 240,000 0% 240,000 - 480,000 23% 480,000 - 960,000 27% 960,000 - 1,920,000 30% 1,920,000 - 3,840,000 33% 3,840,000 and above 35%
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- Social Security Contributions: 26% social security contributions shared between employees and employers.
Health Insurance
- Insurance Policy:
- Employees are required to participate in public health insurance provided by the National Social Security Fund.
- Coverage:
- Basic medical services, hospitalization, and medication.
Compensation and Benefits
- Minimum Wage: DZD 20,000 per month.
- Salary Structure:
- Base salary
- Bonuses
- Allowances
Work Permits and Visas
- Permit Requirement:
- Foreign employees require work permits.
- Application Process:
- Application made by the employer to the Ministry of Labor.
Confidentiality and Non-Compete Clauses
- Enforceability:
- Confidentiality and non-compete clauses are enforceable in Algeria.
- Common Provisions:
- Restrict employees from using or disclosing the employer's confidential information after leaving employment.
- Restrict employees from working for competitors after leaving employment.
Training and Development
- Legal Requirements:
- Employers must provide safety training and skills development training to employees.
- Government Support:
- Government provides funding and incentives to support employee training.
Workplace Diversity and Inclusion
- Legal Requirements:
- Discrimination based on race, gender, religion, or disability is prohibited.
- Enforcement Measures:
- Employers must develop and implement anti-discrimination policies.
Remote Work Policy
- Legal Framework:
- No specific legal framework for remote work in Algeria.
- Tax and Insurance Implications:
- Tax and social security implications of remote work depend on specific circumstances.
Authoritative Website Addresses
- Algerian Ministry of Labor: https://www.mtess.gov.dz/