Living Wages
A Living Wage is essential for a decent standard of living. Find out what your Living Wage should be in your region and in your country.
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Salary Information
Minimum wages in Rwanda
Want to know what your employer should be paying you? According to Rwandan law, each minimum wage job and salary is government regulated, to ensure that workers are paid fairly. Learn more about Minimum Wages In Rwanda here.
Annual Leave Laws
Did you know that a worker is entitled to take a paid leave of 18 days post completion of one year of service? The paid leave you can take increases by one day after every three years of continuous service. However, the annual leave cannot exceed 21 days in any scenario. Learn more about the different laws surrounding Paid Leave in Rwanda.
Forced Leave
Did you know that in Rwanda, a person who forcefully imposes labour upon an individual is liable to six to forty months of imprisonment and/or a fine of 0.5-2 million Rwandan francs? The constitution of Rwanda provides every citizen with the right to choose the employment of their choice. Know more about Forced Labour in Rwanda.
Salary Survey
Getting information on wages and work helps you get ahead in your career. And it helps to create a fair workplace. Complete our easy-to-use Salary Survey in Rwanda.
Health and Safety
The Labor Code in Rwanda states that an employer is required to maintain health and safety standards at the workplace. An employer is required to maintain a common state of cleanliness and presentation of hygiene at all times. Moreover, workers must be provided with first aid kits, required tools for work, and assurance of protection in the case of any unforeseen circumstance related to the workplace. Learn more about Health and Safety regulations in the workplace
Maternity Leave
Going to give birth soon but worried about losing your job? Rwandan law grants female workers the right to return to the same position after availing maternity leave, or be given another role with the same position and salary as she had prior to leave. In addition, she cannot be dismissed during the period of her maternity leave. Learn more about job protection during maternity leave in Rwanda.