Hire Contractors & Employees in Zambia | Countries

Hiring in

Zambia

isn't so simple. Borderless can help.

To hire new employees in

Zambia

, your business must have a local legal entity or an Employer of Record like Borderless in place already. Then there’s the management of local employment compliance, taxes, benefits, payroll, and more. Hiring contractors poses similar challenges.

Borderless handles all of that for you, so you can focus on getting to work with your new team member in

Zambia

while staying fully compliant with local laws and compliance.

Primary Language

English

Currency

Zambian Kwacha (ZMW)

Payroll Frequency

Weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly

Public Holidays

14 days

Employer Taxes

Cost of Living Index

60.01

Statutory Leave

24 days

Sick Leave

90 days

Maternity Leave

14 weeks

Important: Risks of misclassification

In many countries like

Zambia

, the treatment of employees and contractors is different. If you misclassify a new team member, you could be subjected to penalties and fines. Let Borderless get this right for you, so you don’t have to worry.

Payment Information

Minimum Wage

In general, the Employment Code mandates that in circumstances of termination, the employer provides notice or compensates the employee in lieu of the notice period.

The minimum wage in Zambia is ZMW153.60 - ZMW3,151.35.

Overtime Pay

Employees who work beyond their normal working hours are entitled to overtime pay at a rate of not less than 1.5 times their normal hourly rate.

Additional Pay

At the end of a long-term contract period, employers are required to pay employees a gratuity of no less than 25% of the employee's basic pay

Payroll Cycle

For Borderless customers, all employee payments will be made in equal monthly installments on or before the last working day of each calendar month, payable in arrears.

Employer Costs & Taxes

5%: National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA)

Employee Costs & Taxes

5%: National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA)

Employment Information

Termination Process

In general, the Employment Code mandates that in circumstances of termination, the employer provides notice or compensates the employee in lieu of the notice period.

Notice period

24 hours for contracts less than one month
14 days for contracts exceeding one month and less than three months
30 days for contracts exceeding three months and less than three months
6 months for contracts exceeding six months

Probation Period

An employee’s probation period is generally three months, however, it can be extended to six months.

Severance Details

If an employee has been employed for less than five years, they are entitled to not less than one week's pay for each completed year of service
If an employee has been employed for five years or more, they are entitled to not less than two weeks' pay for each completed year of service