Hiring Employees in Burkina Faso
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Spoken Language
French is the official language. The major languages are: Mooré (Center), Dioula (West), Fulfuldé (North), Bissa (South), Gourmanché (East)
Currency
XOF (CFA)
Average hours & Overtime
Regular hours and overtime rates of pay are set out in employment contracts or collective agreements. The stipulated working hours are 40 hours per week (5 days) excluding lunch break.
Wages and salaries
There is a mandated minimum wage of 32 218 FCFA (US$ 58.40) per month.
Observed National Holidays and vacation
01/01 – New year
03/01 – Insurection Day
08/03 – Woman day
13/04 – Easter
01/05 – Labor Day
21/05 Ascension
Korité
Ramadan
Tabaski
05/08 Independence day
15/08 Assomption
Mouloudz
01/11 Toussaint
11/12 Impendence commemoration
25/12 Christmas
Paid Leave
After 12 months in service, employees are entitled to one full month of holidays.
Employees have the right to take 10 paid off for exceptional reasons agreed by the employer
Paternity leave is 3 days
Expats, Visas, & Work Permits
Employers are responsible for obtaining work visa on the working contract.
Termination Notice
Notice period depends on the contractual agreement but ranges from 1 week to 3 month.
Statutory Deductions
Statutory payroll deductions include:
Health Insurance
Provision of health insurance for employees is a common practice, but it is not mandatory.
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