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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 is monthly, bi-monthly (twice a month), and even weekly

There is no statutory requirement to pay the 13th or the 14th month salary. However, there is a seniority bonus that all employees are entitled to once they spend three years in their role.

The current minimum wage in Mali is 40,000 CFA francs per month.

Working Hours in Mali The standard work week is 40 hours.

Overtime in Mali

Overtime is paid at a premium of

• 10% of the salary for work performed from the 41st hour to the 48th hour is included.
• 25% for work performed beyond the 48th hour.
• 50% for work performed during the night.

According to the Law, data controllers must delete data upon request from the data subject if the data is incomplete, false, ambiguous, or outdated within 30 days from the receipt of such request.

• 1 January - New Year
• 20 January - Army Day
• 26 March - Martyrs' Day
• 1 April - Easter Monday
• 10 April - Eid al-Fitr (Tentative Date)
• 1 May - Workers' Day
• 25 May - Africa Day
• 17 June - Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date)
• 17 July - Ashura Holiday (Tentative Date)
• 16 September - The Prophet's Birthday (Tentative Date)
• 22 September - Independence Day
• 23 September - Baptism of the Prophet (Tentative Date)
• 25 December - Christmas Day

Annual leave is equivalent to two and a half days per month of work accrued, for a total of 30 calendar days per year (working days and weekends included). For convenience, this is considered the equivalent of 22 working days per year.

Female employees are entitled to 14 weeks (six weeks before and eight weeks after birth) of maternity leave.

The worker shall be entitled to 3 days of paternity leave.

Employees receive sick leave with a doctor’s certificate Until a health insurance plan is established in accordance with the provisions of the Social Security Code, Labour Code provisions are applicable.

During the sick leave: 100% of the employee's earnings is paid during the first year of employment for a period of eight days to three months, depending on the collective agreements or the type of employment 50% of the employee's earnings for up to an additional month is paid from the second year of employment thereafter.

In the absence of collective agreements or decrees, the duration of the notice period is:

• Eight days for staff paid by the day or week;
• One month for the worker whose monthly salary is paid;
• Two months for supervisors and assimilated employees;
• Three months for executives and management.

Employees are entitled to the following severance pay:

• 20% for each of the first five years of work
• 25% for each year from the 6th to the 10th inclusive
• 30% for each year beyond the 10th

• Any individual visiting Mali must obtain a visa from one of the country’s diplomatic missions unless they’re from a visa-exempt country. Currently, citizens from 25 countries can travel to Mali without a visa.
• The two main types of visas include business and tourist selections with options for single-entry, multiple-entry, or stays for up to six months.
• It typically takes ten days to process the visa.
• Foreigners seeking employment in Mali must obtain a work permit.