Droit du travail
Legislation du travail, droits des travailleurs, contrats et reglementation en Angola.
Code du travail
Overview of Angola's Labor Code Angola's labor law framework is primarily governed by the General Labor Law (Lei Geral do Trabalho), which was last substantially revised in 2015.
Droits des travailleurs
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Types de contrats de travail
Overview of Employment Contract Types in Angola Angola's labor law framework, primarily governed by the General Labor Law (Lei Geral do Trabalho), establishes several distinct employment contract types.
Salaire minimum et grilles salariales
Legal Framework for Minimum Wage in Angola Angola's minimum wage system is governed by the Labor Law (Law No. 7/15 of June 15, 2015) and subsequent amendments.
Heures de travail et conges
Legal Working Hours in Angola Angola's labor law establishes the framework for standard working hours through the General Labor Law (Law No. 11/91 of May 11, 1991) and subsequent amendments.
Licenciement et indemnites
Legal Framework for Termination in Angola Employment termination in Angola is governed primarily by the Labour Law No. 11/04 of 18 November 2004 (Lei da Revisão Constitucional) and subsequent amendments, particularly the recent Labour Code.
Securite sociale et assurance maladie
Overview of Angola's Social Security System Angola's social security system is primarily governed by Law No. 17/2015, which established the unified social security system combining contributions from employers, employees, and the state.
Syndicats et representation
Union Freedom in Angola Angola recognizes the fundamental right of workers to organize and form trade unions as enshrined in both the Constitution of the Republic of Angola and the Labor Law (Law No. 7/15 of June 15, 2015).
Harcelement et discrimination au travail
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Travail des femmes et conge maternite
Legal Framework for Women's Employment in Angola Angola's legal framework for women's employment is primarily governed by the Labour Law (Law No.
Travail des jeunes et age minimum
Minimum Working Age in Angola Angola's labor legislation establishes clear provisions regarding the minimum age for employment, primarily governed by the Labor Law (Law No.
Questions frequentes
Employment contracts in Angola must be in writing and include details such as job description, salary, working hours, and duration. The contract should comply with the Angolan Labour Law and specify whether it is fixed-term or indefinite. Both parties must sign the document, and a copy should be provided to the employee.
Employers in Angola must provide valid grounds for dismissal, such as misconduct or redundancy, and must give written notice. Employees are entitled to severance pay depending on length of service, typically ranging from one to three months' salary. Unfair dismissal can be contested through labour courts.
Angolan employees are entitled to a minimum of 15 working days of paid annual leave per year. Additional leave may be granted for public holidays and special circumstances such as maternity, paternity, or bereavement. The exact amount may be negotiated in employment contracts.
Angola's minimum wage is adjusted regularly by the government and varies by sector and region. As of recent updates, the minimum wage is approximately 65,000-80,000 AOA monthly, though this varies. Employers must comply with minimum wage requirements set by labour regulations for their specific sector.