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Hiring in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso is a small, landlocked country in West Africa. When negotiating terms of an employment contract and offer letter with an employee in Burkina Faso, it may be useful to keep the following in mind.
Employment contracts in Burkina Faso
Fixed-term contracts must be in writing and may not exceed 3 years.
For permanent contracts, it is best practice to put a strong, written employment contract in place in Burkina Faso, in the local language, which spells out the terms of the employee’s compensation, benefits, and termination requirements.
An offer letter and employment contract in Burkina Faso should always state the salary and any compensation amounts in West African CFA francs rather than another currency.
Working hours in Burkina Faso
In general, the standard workweek is 40 hours.
Overtime in Burkina Faso
Every hour worked beyond the weekly legal limit shall be compensated as follows:
- 15% of compensation for each of the first 8 hours worked after the 40th hour, or equivalent time.
- 35% of compensation for each hour worked after the 48th hour, or equivalent time.
- 50% of compensation for each hour worked at night during ordinary days.
- 60% of compensation for each hour worked on Sundays or holidays.
- 120% of compensation for each hour worked during the night on Sundays or holidays.
Holidays in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso celebrates 13 national holidays:
- New Year’s Day
- International Women’s Day
- Easter Monday
- International Labor Day
- Ascension Day
- Aid-Al Fitr
- Independence Day
- Assumption Day
- Aid-El Kebir
- Columbus Day
- Commemoration of Independence
- Mouloud
- Christmas Day
Vacation days in Burkina Faso
Employees are generally entitled to 22 days of paid annual leave.
Sick leave in Burkina Faso
The exact period of sick leave offered to team members in Burkina Faso is dependent on tenure.
- For less than 1 year of service, the paid sick leave is 2 months (1 month with full pay and the next month with half pay).
- For 1 to 5 years of service, the paid sick leave is 4 months (1 month with full pay and the next month with half pay).
- For 6 to 10 years of service, the paid sick leave is 5 months (2 months with full pay and 3 months with half pay).
- For 11 to 15 years of service, the paid sick leave is 6 months (3 months with full pay and 3 months with half pay).
- For more than 15 years of service, the paid sick leave is 8 months (4 months with full pay and 4 months with half pay).
Maternity/paternity leave in Burkina Faso
Pregnant employees are generally entitled to 14 weeks of paid maternity leave. Both the employer and social security pay for the leave.
Fathers are generally entitled to 20 days of leave for events concerning their home life.
Health insurance in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso offers universal healthcare.
Termination/severance in Burkina Faso
Probationary periods depend on worker classification but may not exceed 3 months.
Termination of employment must be made in writing and include the reason for termination. Notice of termination must be given: 8 days for hourly workers, 1 month for regular workers, and 3 months for executives, supervisors, technicians, and similar team members. If the termination is for anything other than gross negligence, theft, or intentional damage to company property, a severance payment must be made.
Group dismissals require a 30-day notice period.
Paying taxes in Burkina Faso
Employees contribute 5.5% of their salary to social security and employers contribute 16%. Employers also pay a 3% payroll tax.
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