Senegal
Revision of the Labour Code
Impact date: Awaited. While the reform is actively underway, the implementation date has not yet been announced. A number of significant revisions have been proposed to the Labour Code, including:
- The regulation of remote working
- The required development of a social plan before proceeding with dismissals for economic reasons, including outlining measures to avoid or minimize layoffs
- The permitted use of weekly employment contracts, providing greater flexibility for both employers and employees
- Provisions that address the transition from temporary to permanent contracts
- Strengthening the powers of the Labour Inspectorate in relation to technical unemployment, with increased authority to oversee and monitor the implementation of technical unemployment measures by employers
- A requirement for foreign workers to obtain a work permit to be legally employed in Senegal
- Provisions that may limit the damages granted to employees in the event of unfair dismissal
Employer implications/action needed Employers should continue to monitor the progress of the proposed changes to the Labour Code and plan for potential adjustments to existing employment models, policies and procedures should the changes come into force.
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