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.
Cost of labor
Minimum wage
36 607 FCFA (USD 73) for the industrial sector. Salaries vary according to the sector of activity; for further information, consult the CEPICI (in French).
Social contributions
Social security contributions paid by employers: 9.9%.
Social security contributions paid by employees: 1.6%
Social partners
Social dialogue and involvement of social partners
Labour market
Ivory Coast
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The active population in figures
Source: UN - United Nations
Note: (e) Estimated data
Working conditions
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.
Cost of labor
Social security contributions paid by employees: 1.6%
Social partners
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Last updates: February 2012