HR Software for Tunisia
Leave Policy
Maternity Leave
Eligible employees are entitled to 60 days of paid maternity leave at 100% of their regular salary. During this period, the worker will receive 334 TND from CNAM every month. The employer then tops up this amount until the employee receives her regular salary. The benefit is 30 days of paid vacation with the possibility of two 15-day extensions.
You can use the leave module in IceHrm to manage maternity leave in Tunisia.
Paternity Leave
Eligible employees are entitled to 2 working days of paid leave in the event of the birth of a child. This is paid by the employer at 100% of the employee’s regular salary.
Parental Leave
There is no law on parental leave in Tunisia. However, employees may be entitled to maternity and paternity leave.
Sick Leave
Employees are entitled to 6 days of paid sick leave at 100% of their salary. Any absence longer than 6 days will be managed by the Caisse Nationale de l’Assurance Maladie (CNAM). The duration and compensation are calculated by the CNAM on a case-by-case basis.
| Period | Pay | Payer |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 6 days | 100% | Employer |
| 7 up to 180 days | Dependent on a case by case basis | CNAM |
Pay & Tax
Minimum Wage Requirements
The minimum monthly wage for full-time employees is 459.26 TND.
Individual Income Tax
Personal income tax ranges from 0% to 35%. Income tax is calculated at progressive rates. Several additional factors can affect overall rates, such as: the household status and the number of children.
| Gross Annual Income | Personal income tax rate | Personal income tax rate including social security contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Up to TND 5,000 | 0% | 0%-0.05%* |
| From TND 5,000 to 20,000 | 26% | 26.5% |
| From TND 20,000 to 30,000 | 28% | 28.5% |
| From TND 30,000 to 50,000 | 32% | 32.5% |
| Over TND 50,000 | 35% | 35.5% |
*As of January 2020, the 0% SCC rate applies only to natural persons who exclusively receive salaries, wages, pensions and annuities and whose annual net income does not exceed 5,000 TND.
Payroll Cost
The cost to the employer is generally estimated at 17% of the employee’s salary.
- Employer’s social insurance – 16.57%
- Occupational accident – 0.50%
These costs are estimates and are for general information purposes only. To fully understand all associated costs and fees associated with the terms of an employment contract for this country, please contact our sales team for a quote.
Overtime Pay & Maximum Hours
The standard working hours are 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week. The normal working week lasts from Monday to Friday.
Paying for overtime is not mandatory and can be included in your salary. Hours outside of standard working hours are considered overtime. An employee can work a maximum of 20 hours of overtime per week. Depending on the agreement, employees receive between 150% and 200% of the hourly wage for additional hours.
Termination
Termination Requirements
Dismissals must take into account complex rules and the regulations of the country in which an employee is employed. Off-boarding is always carried out by the employer with the main participants. It may include ad hoc fees as well as required or recommended steps for specific termination cases.
Layoffs in Tunisia are complex. In Tunisia, employers cannot terminate at their own discretion outside of the probationary period and the termination must be for valid reasons. Employees have the right to appeal the termination before dismissal.
Compliant terminations are:
- Voluntary by the employee
- By mutual agreement
- Unilaterally by the employer due to:
- Probation period
- Objective reasons
- Dismissal for disciplinary reasons
- Performance due to unsuitability for the position
- When the contract expires
Notice Period
The notice period is mandatory and the minimum notice period is 1 month. It can be extended if this is specified in the employee agreement.
Severance for Employees
In Tunisia, all workers who are dismissed are entitled to severance pay, unless they are dismissed for disciplinary reasons. The severance payment amounts to 1 month’s salary per year of service.
To protect you from unforeseen financial risks arising from termination, IceHrm applies a severance pay provision in all employment contracts in this country. IceHrm has extensive expertise in managing litigation risk around the world and our severance provision calculation is based on prevailing common law or statutory requirements and best local practices. If your employee resigns or is not entitled to severance pay, you will receive a refund of any unused amounts.
Statutory Time Off
Paid Time Off
Full-time employees are entitled to at least 22 paid vacation days per year. This is accumulated at a rate of 1.83 days/month. Employees are entitled to vacation from day one and can use it accordingly.
Part-time employees are entitled to at least 10 days per year. This entitlement is credited with 0.83 days/month.
Public Holidays
There are 12 national holidays in Tunisia that last 15 days.
National holidays include:
- New Year’s Day
- Independence Day
- Martyr’s Day
- Eid al Fitr (3 days)
- Labor Day
- Eid al Adha (2 days)
- Islamic New Year: Floating
- Republic Day
- Women’s Day
- Assumption Day
- Prophet’s Day
- Evacuation Day
- Revolution Day
Onboarding
Onboarding
Onboarding takes 3 working days after the customer signs the service description.
Documents must be completed 1 day before the start date.
Additional Info
Employment Contract Details
The contracts must be written in Arabic or French and can be bilingual. They must be in writing and signed by both parties. A contract must contain:
- Surname
- Start date
- Length of employment
- Job descrption
- Conditions for Termination
Probation Period
The minimum duration of the probationary period is 30 days, the maximum duration of the probationary period is 180 days.