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Working Conditions

Legal Weekly Duration: 40 hours
Retirement Age: 60 years old.
Working Contracts: There are two types of contract in Côte d'Ivoire.
The contract is fixed term when the term is specified in advance, with the agreement of both parties, or when a term is specified, i.e. a certain, future element whose advent terminates the contract. The Work Inspector must stamp the contract if the term is more than three months.
The work contract is open-ended when the term is not specified in advance.
Labour Laws: Consult Doing Business Website, to obtain a summary of the labor regulations that apply to local entreprises.

Minimum Wage: The minimum wage for non-agricultural sectors (SMIG) is FCFA 75,000 per month (approx. USD 136), as established by a government decree in consultation with social partners and the Ministry of Employment and Social Protection.
Average Wage: The average monthly wage in Côte d'Ivoire ranges from 180,000–250,000 FCFA (approx. $295–$410 USD).
Social Contributions: Social Security Contributions Paid By Employers: Between 15.45% and 18.45% of salaries including 7.7% for the pension plan, 5.75% for family benefits and from 2% to 5% for workplace accident.
Social Security Contributions Paid By Employees: 6.30% of the gross wage for the pension plan.

Social Dialogue and Involvement of Social Partners: Unions have little influence in Côte d'Ivoire.
Labour Unions: General Union of Workers in Côte d'Ivoire (in French)
Unionisation Rate: 42% of which 87% in the public sector.
Labour Regulation Bodies: Ministry of Employment, the Civil Service and Reform.

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