From establishment as an employer through to termination of employment, this product provides a practical overview of
local requirements and key considerations when it comes to employing locals and foreigners. Aspects covered include
employment contracts, compliance, tax, disciplinary and termination procedures, employee rights and benefits, health and safety,
the impact of major transactions on employees, and protection of confidential information and intellectual property.
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Content
The following topics are covered in the Employment and Labour product for each country (click to expand):
The product offers detailed and up-to-date guidance in a simple to use question and answer format. If you have a question that is not answered, we’ll source the response for you. Sample questions include:
Can employers benefit from any grants or incentives for hiring employees?
Can employers carry out background checks on applicants?
Are there any restrictions on the use of labour brokers/temporary employment services?
Are there any restrictions on the types of positions foreign employees can fill?
Are there situations where labour authorities or courts deem employment?
Are probation periods allowed? If so, are they common?
Are restraint of trade/non-compete clauses allowed in employment contracts?
Can an employment contract between a local employer and a foreign employee be governed by a legal system other than local law?
Must employers provide health insurance/medical aid to employees?
If labour unions are recognised, how powerful are they?
What is the prescription period for health and safety violations?
Who owns intellectual property created by employees in the scope of their employment?
What disciplinary measures can employers take against employees?
What grounds for termination are recognised?
What is the procedure for mass layoffs/collective redundancy?
Benefits of Employment and Labour
For those responsible for any element of human resources and employment, the Afriwise platform is a must. Afriwise is more powerful than any other solution as it accurately delivers you up-to-date and plan language guidance in relation to all your questions, is interactive and notifies you when there are legal updates you should be aware of.
Afriwise subscribers benefit from:
24/7 access to our online platform
detailed practical guidance and insights on all aspects of this area of law
overviews of the applicable laws and upcoming changes, as well as alerts
to important legal developments
downloadable copies of all relevant laws and regulations
direct access to vetted local employment law experts
valuable tools such as a powerful search engine with relevant filters
country comparisons
clarification request tool
note-taking
... and much more.
Gain full visibility across the local employment and labour law landscape. Work intelligently, together. Access to Afriwise ensures you proactivily manage and mitigate your HR, people and workplace-related risks.
Afriwise connects organisations with outstanding quality and up-to-date legal, risk and business information and local
expertise about African countries. We help you understand African markets and comply with local regulations.
Our award-winning solution offers an innovative way to source and stay up to date with all the information necessary to
ensure compliance with local employment laws and regulations in various African countries.
