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

The frequency cycle in Chad is Monthly.

Chad does not commonly follow the 13th, 14th, or 15th-month salary cycle.

Chad does not have a standardized national minimum wage. Instead, wages are determined through collective bargaining agreements between employers and employees or their representatives.

• Any work performed beyond 39 hours per week shall be considered overtime. An employee cannot work more than 94 hours of overtime in a year.
• Employees shall be required to perform overtime work for tasks related to urgent work which requires immediate action to prevent accidents via equipment, installations, or repair the consequences of damages. 
• Employees shall not perform work for a duration of more than 11 hours a day and 54 hours per week inclusive of overtime hours.
• If there is an interruption during a work shift, it may result in an increase in working hours in order to compensate for the loss of working time because of such interruption. These hours thus recovered shall not be considered overtime. However, the total duration of work shall not be more than 11 hours a day and 54 hours per week.

•  Employees shall be entitled to overtime pay decided by the Labor Authority. A collective agreement may also set the premium for overtime. In accordance with the general collective agreement, employees who work beyond the regular working hours shall be entitled to the following premium on the basic salary – 

1. 10% premium for the first 8 overtime hours;
2. 25% premium for overtime worked beyond the 8th hour.

Chad's Labor Code governs employment relationships and sets out the rights and obligations of employers and employees. It covers topics such as working conditions, wages, rest periods, and termination procedures.

Chad's labor laws prohibit discrimination in hiring based on factors such as race, color, sex, religion, political opinion, or social origin.

In Chad, when hiring new employees, there are several key documents that are typically required as part of the onboarding process. Here is a list of common onboarding documents for employees in Chad:

• Name 
• Address 
• Contact information
• Emergency contact information
• Proof of Identity
• Proof of Qualifications
• Identity and Work Permit Documentation
• Employment Contract

The standard maximum duration of a probation period in Chad is 3 months. This allows employers to evaluate the suitability of an employee for a permanent position.

The dates below can be modified if there are any changes in the gazette.

• 1 January - New Year
• 8 March - International Women's Day
• 1 April - Easter Monday
• 10 April - Eid al-Fitr
• 1 May - May Day
• 6 May - Presidential Election Day
• 16 June - Eid al-Adha
• 11 August - Independence Day
• 12 August - Independence Day observed
• 16 September - The Prophet's Birthday (Tentative Date)
• 1 November - All Saints' Day
• 28 November - Proclamation of the Republic
• 1 December - Freedom and Democracy Day
• 2 December - Freedom and Democracy Day observed
• 25 December - Christmas Day

• Employees earn 24 working days of annual leave after 1 year of service.
• Paid annual leave is provided at a rate of 2 working days per month of actual work.
• The duration of leave may be increased for young workers, mothers, and employees with seniority.
• Annual leave must be taken within 12 months of accrual.
• Vacation pay is provided, excluding certain allowances and benefits.

• Employees are entitled to sick leave for non-occupational illnesses certified by a doctor.
• The leave period is up to 6 months, with potential extensions for work accidents or occupational diseases.
• Pay during sick leave varies based on seniority, ranging from full salary to half salary after a certain period.

• Female employees receive 14 consecutive weeks of paid maternity leave (6 weeks prenatal, 8 weeks postnatal).
• Maternity benefits are provided by the Social Insurance System for 14 weeks.
• Breastfeeding breaks are provided for 15 months after childbirth, with a total duration of up to 1 hour per day.

The employment contract is suspended during an employee's military service, compulsory mobilization, or military training.

Employees must report back to work within 1 month of release from military service.

The notice period is 8.67 weeks for those with at least five years of service. Severance pay is 5.42 weeks for those with more than five years of service. Those with 10 years of service receive 11.9 weeks of severance pay.

Work permits must be obtained before beginning work in Chad. Employers obtain the permits on behalf of foreign workers.

Only one type of work permit is available in Chad. Employers are required to justify employing a foreign national instead of a Chadian.

If the foreign national changes employment, his or her new employer is responsible for obtaining a new work permit.

Here are some key aspects of legal and background checks in Chad:

• Identity and Work Permit Verification
• Identity Verification
• Education and Qualification Verification
• Employment History and Reference Checks
• Health Examinations