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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.

Most employees are paid monthly minimum wage.

No There is no statutory requirement to pay the 13th and the 14th month salary. Employees are entitled to standard two weeks holidays and bonuses are agreed at the employers discretion.

The minimum wage (per hour) increased to ​£11.64 from £10.50 in 2024.

There are no statutory rules related to overtime on the Island of Jersey. It is covered in employment contracts and varies from employer to employer.

In Jersey, data protection laws are governed by the Data Protection (Jersey) Law 2018, which is based on the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The law sets out various obligations for businesses and organizations when it comes to the processing and retention of personal data.

Under the Data Protection (Jersey) Law 2018, personal data should not be kept for longer than is necessary for the purpose for which it was collected. The specific retention periods may vary depending on the type of data and the purpose for which it was collected.

Employers in Jersey are generally required to have a lawful basis for processing personal data and must ensure that they comply with the principles of data protection, including the principle of storage limitation.

It is important for employers to have clear policies and procedures in place for the retention and disposal of employee data. These policies should outline the specific retention periods for different types of employee data and the lawful basis for processing that data.

Additionally, employers should ensure that they have appropriate security measures in place to protect employee data from unauthorized access, loss, or destruction.

Employers in Jersey often prefer to hire individuals who are residents of the island. This is because local residents are more likely to have a better understanding of the local market, culture, and regulations. Employers generally prefer candidates with relevant work experience in a specific industry or job role. This is to ensure that the candidate has the necessary skills and knowledge to perform the job effectively. Employers in Jersey may also consider cultural fitting when hiring. This means they may prefer candidates who align with the company's values and work well with the existing team.

An employee has statutory rights under the Discrimination (Jersey) Law 2013

Following are the documents required while onboarding:

• Work Permit: British Citizens and nationals of a Member State of the European Economic Area do not need work permits in Jersey. Other exemptions include a Commonwealth Citizen coming to Jersey for a working holiday or having a UK-born grandparent. Still, these people would have to obtain entry clearance before arriving in Jersey. All other people require work permits, which have to be applied for by the prospective employer.

• Registration Cards: Under the new housing law (Control of Housing and Work (Jersey) Law), new arrivals to Jersey will need a Registration Card in order to be able to live and work on the island. These cards will be needed in order for the holder to buy or rent property, transfer land, start working in Jersey, and reside on the island for longer than three months.

  People who are entitled to work in Jersey fall into one of four categories: Entitled, Licensed, Entitled to Work, and Registered.

• "Entitled" Residents: The "Entitled" category is attributed to those who are Jersey born and have reached the required aggregate residency period. This category also applies to people who have lived in Jersey for a continuous period of 10 years.
• "Licensed" Residents: If you are moving to Jersey for work, it is likely that your employer will have obtained permission for an essential employment permit in order to be able to bring you to the island and you will therefore be classed as a "Licensed" Resident.

• Entitled to Work Residents: Residents who are "Entitled to work" are not subject to any restrictions on where they may work and do not require a Licence to work.

  They are normally locally born and often have a long Jersey family history or they can be residents that have lived in Jersey continuously for over 10 years.

• "Registered" Residents: This category of residence applies to those who would not qualify to live in Jersey under any other category. Subject to compliance with immigration restrictions in place, "Registered" residents are entitled to live and work in Jersey but there are restrictions on where they may live and work. Registered residents may only lease a "Registered Property". Their employment is restricted to those positions for which an employer holds a licence to employ a "Registered" person.

The probationary period is of 4 weeks.

The following public holidays are recognized in the Island of Jersey:

• Jan. 1: New Year's Day.
• April 10: Good Friday
• April 13: Easter Monday
• May 4: May Bank Holiday
• May 8: Public holiday
• May 9: Liberation Day
• May 25: Spring Bank Holiday
• Aug. 31: Summer Bank holiday
• Dec. 25: Christmas Day.
• Dec. 26: Boxing Day.

An employee shall be entitled to a period of leave of 2 weeks or to such other period as may be specified in a relevant agreement, whichever shall be the longer.

The right of employees to take time off work or to receive pay for illness or injury is governed by contract.

There is no statutory right to time off due to sickness other than the general protection against unfair dismissal. Some employers provide a certain level of support.

Short-Term Incapacity Allowance (STIA) is a benefit paid to the employer if he/she can’t work due to illness or injury.

STIA can be paid for a minimum of two days and a maximum of 364 days.

All new parents will be entitled to 52 weeks of parental leave, including six weeks of paid leave, on the condition that a new parent informs their employer of their intention to take such leave 15 weeks before the expected week of childbirth.

All new parents will be entitled to 52 weeks of parental leave, including six weeks of paid leave, on the condition that a new parent informs their employer of their intention to take such leave 15 weeks before the expected week of childbirth.

To terminate employment, an employer must provide ample notice coinciding with the employee’s years of service. For example, an employer must provide two weeks’ notice for two years of service, three weeks’ notice for three years of service etc. An employee must give a maximum of four weeks’ notice if they’ve been employed for five years or longer and a minimum of two weeks’ notice if they’ve been employed for more than 26 weeks.

If a dismissal is fair, there will be no severance payment due to the employee unless the dismissal is for the reason of redundancy. 

If the dismissal was unfair, the employee is entitled to a compensatory award.

The monetary awards of the Jersey Employment Tribunal are limited to up to 26 weeks' pay for a finding of unfair dismissal (which accumulates on a sliding scale):

• Less than six months' service if automatically unfair or at the discretion of the tribunal: up to four weeks' pay.
• Six to 12 months' continuous service: four weeks' pay.
• Over 12 months' service but less than 24 months' service: eight weeks' pay.
• Over 24 months' service but less than 36 months' service: 12 weeks' pay.
• Over 36 months' service but less than 48 months' service: 16 weeks' pay.
• Over 48 months' service but less than 60 months' service: 21 weeks' pay.
• Over five years' service: 26 weeks' pay.

• For EU National:

  Everyone arriving in Jersey directly from outside the Common Travel Area will require a valid passport, other than a few exemptions. If you are just visiting Jersey on holiday you don’t need a visa if you’re an EU or EAA national.

• People arriving from outside the Common Travel Area:

  Anyone else arriving in Jersey directly from outside the Common Travel Area will require a valid passport. You don’t need a visa if you’re an EU or EAA national.

When conducting background checks on employees, employers in Jersey must ensure compliance with the principles under the Data Protection (Jersey) Law 2018. You can request personal information held by the police, whether a personal ‘subject access request’ or a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check on behalf of an organisation. The Criminal Records Bureau or Jersey Vetting Bureau can advise you.