French-based creole l

Central Standard Time (GMT + 4)

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.

Seychelles’s Payroll Frequency is Monthly.

Yes, There is a mandatory obligation to provide a 13th-month salary, which is equivalent to one month's salary. This payment is applicable exclusively to nationals. While some employers may choose to offer a discretionary 14th-month payment, it is not obligatory.

Minimum wage rate is SR 26.70 per hour for all workers

Employees can work up to 60 hours per month or an additional 15 hours per week as overtime. The compensation for overtime is as follows:

For non-shift workers or watchmen:

1. 1 ½ hours' pay for every hour worked on a weekday.
2. 2 hours' pay for every hour worked on a holiday.

The Data Protection Act (DPA) of Seychelles does not specify a mandatory retention period for employee information. However, it does emphasize that personal data should not be kept longer than is necessary for the purpose or purposes for which it was collected. The DPA 2003 provides principles for data protection, including that personal data shall be accurate and, where necessary, kept up to date, and shall not be kept for longer than is necessary for the purpose or purposes.

There are 11 public holidays

• January 1: New Year's Day
• January 2: New Year Holiday
• March 29: Good Friday
• April 1: Easter Monday
• May 1: Labour Day
• May 30: Corpus Christi
• June 18: Constitution Day
• June 29: Independence (National) Day
• August 15: Assumption Day
• November 1: All Saints' Day
• December 8: Sun Immaculate Conception
• December 9: Immaculate Conception day
• December 25: Christmas Day

Minimum entitlement 21 days per year for full-time employees.

Employees are entitled to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave, of which not less than 12 weeks shall be taken after the date of confinement.

Employees are entitled to 21 days of paid sick leave. If a worker is confined to a hospital, similar institution, or home for a continuous period extending beyond the initially granted 21 days of paid sick leave, they are entitled to an additional maximum of 30 days of paid sick leave during that continuous period. Furthermore, after exhausting the paid sick leave, the worker can avail an aggregate maximum of 60 days of unpaid sick leave.

Workers are allowed four days of compassionate leave for the loss of a close relative or other compassionate reasons. If this leave exceeds four days a year, the excess can be unpaid or deducted from their annual leave, depending on the employer's decision.

A male worker in Seychelles, whether under a continuous employment contract, fixed-term contract, or part-time arrangement, is entitled to 10 consecutive working days of paid paternity leave.

Up to 6 months with full pay for approved training programs.

The employer must give the following notice:

• Casual worker: one day
• Worker on probation: seven days
• Any other Seychellois worker: one month’s notice

Non-Seychellois worker who is also not a casual worker and not on probation: term as specified in the employment contract, or if none specified, one month’s notice

Severance in Seychelles

• Severance pay is not mandatory in Seychelles.
• If it is mentioned in contracts, then Severance pay may be due to the employee and depends upon the termination method.

To work in Seychelles, foreign individuals must obtain a Gainful Occupation Permit (GOP or work permit). Employers must secure an approval certificate for prospective employees from the Ministry of Immigration and Civil Status and submit GOP applications to the Immigration Office. Additionally, within one month of arrival, employees must meet further requirements, including obtaining a bank guarantee or security bond from a Seychelles bank, with the amount varying based on the employee's country of origin.

Key Documents Required:

1. Valid Passport
2. Employment Contract
3. Qualifications
4. Financial Proof
5. Health Insurance

Below are the types of background checks that are commonly observed in Seychelles:

• Education verification: Contacting educational institutions to confirm degrees and qualifications.
• Employment verification: Contacting previous employers to verify employment history and performance.
• Financial checks: Investigating credit history and bankruptcy records.
• Reference checks: Contacting personal and professional references.