Workers’ Rights Act obligations
Employment & Labour Compliance in Mauritius
Mauritian employment law is detailed and employee-protective. Two obligations surprise foreign employers most.
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The gratuity fund and the statutory bonus
The Portable Retirement Gratuity Fund requires monthly employer contributions towards an employee’s eventual gratuity, and a statutory end-of-year bonus is payable in addition to salary. Neither is optional, and both need budgeting from the first hire rather than discovering in December.
- Compliant contracts, not templates from elsewhere
- Every employer contribution set out before you hire
- Termination rules explained before they matter
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What applies
Employer obligations in Mauritius
Several are specific to Mauritius.
| Obligation | What it involves |
|---|---|
| Written contract | Required, with prescribed particulars. |
| End-of-year bonus | A statutory payment in addition to salary. |
| Portable Retirement Gratuity Fund | Monthly employer contributions towards gratuity. |
| Contribution Sociale Généralisée | Social contribution on remuneration. |
| National Savings Fund | Employer and employee contributions. |
| Training levy | Payable on the payroll base. |
Employment obligations, contribution rates and the minimum wage are set by law and revised. Yours are confirmed against current rules.
How it works
Getting employment right
Compliance costs less than correction.
01
Establish the framework
Contracts, policies and the employer registrations needed before anyone starts.
02
Budget the true cost
Salary plus the statutory bonus, gratuity fund, social contributions and levies, so the figure you plan with is the real one.
03
Run it correctly
Monthly contributions made, leave and hours tracked, and any termination handled to the prescribed process.
Before your first hire
What to have in place
Most disputes trace back to a missing document.
- Written contract with prescribed particulars
- Correct employer registrations with the authorities
- Payroll set up for all statutory contributions
- Budget including the end-of-year bonus
- Gratuity fund contributions provided for
- Leave entitlements recorded
- Working hours and overtime rules applied
- Occupational safety arrangements
- Disciplinary and grievance procedure
- Occupation Permit where the employee is a non-citizen
- Termination process understood in advance
- Record-keeping to the required standard
Scope
What is included, and what is not
Stated plainly, so nothing is added once the engagement starts.
Included in the service fee
- Employment contract preparation
- Employer registration with the authorities
- Full employer cost calculation
- Payroll set up for every statutory contribution
- Policy documents
- Guidance on leave, hours and overtime
- Guidance on termination procedure
- Occupation Permit co-ordination for non-citizens
Not included, quoted separately
- Government fees and contributions, paid at cost
- Salaries, bonuses and gratuity amounts
- Representation at the Industrial Court
- Dispute resolution, quoted separately
- Recruitment and interviewing
- Medical insurance premiums
- Training programmes
- Occupational safety audits
Verify independently
Official Mauritian authorities
We file directly with these bodies on your behalf.
Corporate and Business Registration DepartmentFinancial Services CommissionMauritius Revenue AuthorityEconomic Development BoardMinistry of Labour and Industrial RelationsTourism Authority
Questions
Mauritius employment compliance — FAQs
What is the Portable Retirement Gratuity Fund?
A fund requiring monthly employer contributions towards an employee’s eventual gratuity, payable regardless of how long they stay with you. It must be budgeted from the first hire.
Is the end-of-year bonus compulsory?
Yes, it is a statutory entitlement in addition to salary, not a discretionary bonus. Plan for it.
What does an employee really cost?
Salary plus the statutory bonus, gratuity fund contributions, social contributions, savings fund and training levy. We calculate the full figure before you hire.
Can I terminate employment freely?
No. The Workers’ Rights Act prescribes grounds and procedure, and failure to follow it is the usual cause of successful claims.
Do I need a permit to employ a non-citizen?
Yes. The Occupation Permit professional route or a work permit, depending on the role and salary.
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