🇸🇱 Guide: Working in Sierra Leone
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View all FAQ →Employment contracts in Sierra Leone should include essential terms such as job title, salary, working hours, duration, and conditions of service. While verbal contracts are sometimes used, written contracts are strongly recommended to protect both employer and employee. The contract must comply with the Employment Act and should clearly outline responsibilities, benefits, and termination conditions.
Dismissal in Sierra Leone must be for just cause, such as misconduct, poor performance, or redundancy. Employers must provide written notice and follow proper procedures, including warnings where appropriate. Unfair dismissal can result in compensation claims. Employees are protected under the Employment Act against arbitrary termination.
Employees in Sierra Leone are entitled to a minimum of 15 working days of annual paid leave per year. Public holidays, typically around 10-12 days, are additional and must be observed. Maternity leave provisions are also in place, allowing women up to 12 weeks of leave with partial or full pay depending on employment circumstances.