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Maternity Rights
Would you like to know more about how maternity laws function in Namibia? According to the Labour Act, if a female employee has finished her six months of ongoing work, she is authorised to four weeks of maternity leave before her expected date of delivery. Learn more about maternity leaves here.
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Majority petroleum and natural gas refining plant operators satisfied with job
30 Aug 2023 - Of the respondents, 56% are female and 44% are male. This is evident from research conducted by Mywage.org/Namibia, in 2022.
Do you earn enough according to the work that you do? Take our Salary Survey and find out more about wages in Namibia.
Are you entitled to Annual Leave and do you get full pay when you take leave? Find out all about your holiday rights.
All About Careers
Do you have the right job that suits you? Find out more about Careers and Work in Namibia.
Annual Leave and Holidays
How is paid annual leave calculated? WageIndicator reports that in Namibia, the number of days worked in a work-week determines the span of paid annual leave. Suppose an employee works in a six-day work-week; they then qualify for 24 days of annual leave.
Is there any protection for employees performing dangerous tasks? MyWage reports that in Namibia, employers must provide free personal protective equipment and clothing to their employees. Also, machines should be well maintained at work so that there is no risk to the employee. Learn more about labour laws related to health and safety in Namibia!
Economic Facts
- Namibia has less than 1% of land suitable for growing crops. However, around 47% of the population depends on agriculture for their livelihood, with about 50,000 labourers in the commercial agriculture sector. What is the cost of living in Namibia?