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Work conditions in the Maldives

Working Conditions

Legal Weekly Duration: Up to 48 huors per week
Retirement Age: 65 years old.
Working Contracts: Employment contracts in Maldives may be for either a permanent or fixed-term (up to two years). The maximum duration of a probation period can be up to 3 months, and it cannot be extended.
Working contracts must be in writing and a copy must be given to the employee (under employment law, a penalty sum between MVR 2,000-20,000 will be levied if an employer fails to provide a copy of the employment contract to the employee).
Labour Laws: International Labour Organization (ILO), Information System on International Labour Standards - Maldives

Cost of Labour

Social Contributions: Social Security Contributions Paid By Employers: Minimum 7%
Social Security Contributions Paid By Employees: Minimum 7%

Social Partners

Labour Unions: Maldives Trade Union Congress (MTUC)
Tourism Employees Association of Maldives (TEAM)
Unionisation Rate: The Maldives Trade Union Congress (MTUC) is the National Center trade unions and workers organizations representing some 10,000 workers in Maldives
Labour Regulation Bodies

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