Tunisia
Capital: Tunisia
Currency: Tunisian Dinar- TND
Tunisia Labor Law and Employment Policy Overview
Employment Law Overview
- Key Legislation:
- Labor Code (1966)
- Social Security Code (1960)
- Legal Characteristics:
- Aims to protect workers' rights and promote social justice
- Sets minimum standards for working hours, leave, wages, and social security
Employment Contract Requirements
- Contract Types:
- Fixed-term contracts
- Indefinite-term contracts
- Contract Clauses:
- Must include the following clauses:
- Job description
- Remuneration
- Working hours
- Termination conditions
- Must include the following clauses:
- Language and Currency:
- Contracts must be in Arabic
- Currency is the Tunisian Dinar (TND)
Working Hours Regulations
- Standard Working Hours:
- 48 hours per week or 40 hours, depending on collective bargaining agreements or employer policies
- Rest Days and Breaks:
- Minimum of 24 hours of rest
- Overtime limits of 10 hours per day and 60 hours per week
Leave Policy
- Annual Leave:
- Minimum of 12 days per year
- Additional day for every five years of service, up to a maximum of 18 days
- Public Holidays:
- 14 official public holidays
- Special Leave:
- Sick leave: No specific provision, but requires medical certificate
- Maternity leave: 30 days (private sector) or 60 days (public sector)
- Paternity leave: 1 day (private sector) or 2 days (public sector)
Employee Dismissal and Contract Termination
- Notice Period:
- One month, unless a longer period is required by collective or employment agreements
- Severance Pay:
- One month's salary for each month of service, up to a maximum of three months' salary
- Protection Against Unfair Dismissal:
- Employer must provide serious and legitimate reasons
Taxation
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Personal Income Tax:
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Salary Range (TND) Tax Rate 0 - 5,000 0% 5,001 - 20,000 26% 20,001 - 30,000 28% 30,001 - 50,000 32% 50,001 and above 35%
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Social Security Contributions:
- Employee: 16.57%
- Employer: 20.07%
Health Insurance
- Insurance Policy:
- Provided through Tunisia's Social Security Fund
- Coverage:
- Healthcare, sickness benefits, maternity benefits
Compensation and Benefits
- Minimum Wage:
- Industrial and agricultural workers: 459.26 TND/month
- Non-agricultural sectors: 390.69 TND/month
- Salary Structure:
- Monthly salary
- No 13th-month salary
Work Permits and Visas
- Permit Requirement:
- Foreign workers require a work permit
- Application Process:
- Application submitted by the employer to the Tunisian Ministry of Employment and Vocational Training
Confidentiality and Non-Compete Clauses
- Enforceability:
- Enforceable, but must be reasonable and not unduly restrict the employee's ability to work in the industry
- Common Clauses:
- Confidential information, client lists, trade secrets
Training and Development
- Legal Requirements:
- Safety training, skills enhancement, etc.
- Government Support:
- Government-funded training programs
Workplace Diversity and Inclusion
- Legal Requirements:
- Prohibition of discrimination based on race, gender, religion, or disability
- Enforcement Measures:
- Equal opportunity policies, diversity training
Remote Work Policy
- Legal Framework:
- No specific regulations
- Tax and Insurance Implications:
- Remote work may impact tax and social security contributions
Key Website Addresses
- Tunisian Ministry of Employment and Vocational Training: https://www.emploi.gov.tn/