🇨🇻 Guide: Working in Cape Verde
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View all FAQ →Employment contracts in Cape Verde must be in writing and include essential terms such as job description, salary, working hours, and duration. The contract must comply with the Labor Code and specify whether it is fixed-term or indefinite. Both employer and employee must sign the contract, and a copy should be provided to the employee.
Dismissal in Cape Verde requires just cause and must follow procedural requirements outlined in the Labor Code. Employers must provide written notice and allow the employee an opportunity to respond to allegations. Unjustified dismissal can result in compensation claims, and employees have the right to appeal through labor courts.
Employees in Cape Verde are entitled to a minimum of 15 working days of paid annual leave per year. Additional leave may be granted for public holidays, sick leave, and maternity/paternity leave as defined by the Labor Code. Leave policies may vary by company and should be detailed in the employment contract.