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Undoubtedly, payroll is a critical aspect of any organization. The Pay cycle is a notable feature of it that provides a sense of accountability for an employee to be paid consistently for their work.

The frequency cycle is Monthly. 

The 13th salary is a statutory requirement that employers must fulfill between December 24th and 31st. However, there is no indication that the 14th salary is obligatory.

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Under Haitian labor law, overtime is typically paid at a premium rate of 150% of the employee's regular hourly wage. This means that for every hour of overtime worked, the employee receives a 50% pay increase. These hours may not exceed 80 hours per quarter.

Haiti does not currently have a comprehensive data protection law in place. However, there are a number of sectoral laws that govern the retention of personal data. These include:

The Haitian Labor Code: The law requires businesses to retain employee records for a period of five years.

Haiti's labor code prohibits discrimination in hiring based on race, color, sex, origin, religion, opinion, social status, or physical or mental disability. However, there is no legal requirement for employers to give preferential treatment to certain groups of people in the hiring process.

The following documents are typically required for hiring in Haiti:

1. A Valid Haitian passport or national identity card
2. Birth certificate or marriage certificate 
3. Diploma or certificate of education 
4. Work permit 
5. Criminal record check 

The documents required for onboarding in Haiti typically include the following:

1. Valid Haitian passport or national identity card
2. Birth certificate or marriage certificate 
3. Diploma or certificate of education 
4. Work permit
5. Criminal record check 

In Haiti, the probation period for newly hired employees is three months.

• 1 January - Independence Day
• 2 January - Founders' Day
• 21 February - Carnival
• 22 February - Ash Wednesday
• 7 April - Good Friday
• 1 May - Labor and Agricultural Day
• 18 May - Flag and University Day
• 8 June - Corpus Christi
• 15 August - Assumption Day
• 17 October -  Death of Dessalines
• 1 November - All Saints' Day
• 2 November - All Souls' Day
• 18 November - Battle of Vertieres
• 25 December - Christmas Day

Permanent workers, following one year of service, are entitled to a paid leave lasting a minimum of 15 consecutive days. This includes 13 working days and 2 Sundays.

Workers are entitled to 15 days of sick leave per year without a reduction in salary. To avail this benefit, the worker must provide a medical certificate from either a company doctor or the Public Health Service.

No statutory laws on paternity leave.

Maternity leave is a paid leave of absence with a total duration of 12 weeks. During this period, the employer covers payment for 6 weeks. The leave spans six weeks before childbirth and six weeks after confinement, ensuring a balance in pre and post-natal care.and other 

A portion of the maternity leave, particularly after childbirth, will be covered by the Workplace Accident, Sickness, and Maternity Insurance Office (OFATMA).

In the case of abortion or premature birth of a non-viable child, the worker is entitled to a leave ranging from two to four weeks, during which she will receive payment based on the salary she received at the commencement of the leave. If the child is viable, the regulations pertaining to maternity leave will be applicable.

According to the Haitian Labor Law, termination notices are required for workers with over three months of service, and notice periods vary by the duration of employment.

The notice period is determined based on the length of employment as follows:

1. 15 days notice for an employment period of 3 to 12 months. 
2. 1-month notice for an employment period of 1 to 3 years. 
3. 2-month notice for an employment period of 3 to 6 years. 
4. 3-month notice for an employment period of 6 to 10 years.

Severance pay is not mandatory in Haiti as per the law. However, employers are required to provide notice pay to employees who are terminated without cause.

To obtain an employment visa in Haiti, a comprehensive overview of the criteria and requirement documents in Haiti, as per the labor law.

To be eligible for an employment visa in Haiti, foreign nationals must meet the following criteria:

1. Valid Passport or Travel Document
2. Employment Offer
3. Professional Qualifications
4. Non-Criminal Record: Provide a clean criminal record from their country of origin.
5. Financial Solvency

To apply for an employment visa, foreign nationals must submit the following documents:

1. Completed Visa Application Form
2. Two Passport-Sized Photos
3. Valid Passport or Travel Document.
4. Employment Offer Letter
5. Professional Qualifications
6. Criminal Record Certificate
7. Financial Documents
8. Processing Fee

The specific documents and process for legal and background checks for onboarding in Haiti may vary However, there are some general requirements that apply to all employers.

All employers in Haiti are required to collect certain documents from new hires, including:

• A copy of the employee's national ID card
• A copy of the employee's social security card
• Proof of education
• Proof of work experience

• A criminal background check
• A medical certificate
• A reference letter from a previous employer