🇹🇩 Chadian Labor Code • Article 53 Statutory Severance Scale

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Compute statutory dismissal severance (Article 53 progressive scale : 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%), notice period pay in lieu (1 to 3 months), and complete final termination settlement (Solde de tout compte).

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Art. 53 Scale
300,000 FCFA
FCFA

Includes base salary and regular allowances earned over past 12 months.

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Article 53 Minimum : Workers with under 1 year (12 months) of service are not eligible for statutory severance pay, but are entitled to notice and untaken leave.
Total Statutory Severance Pay
487 500 FCFA
Total Seniority
7.5 Years
Equivalent EUR (655.957) :
743,19 €
Equivalent USD (610) :
799,18 $
Grand Total Final Settlement (Severance + Notice) : 1 087 500 FCFA

📋 Article 53 Progressive Tier Breakdown Chadian Labor Code

Years 1 to 5 (20% per year) :
5 years × 20% = 100% of monthly pay
300 000 FCFA
Years 6 to 10 (25% per year) :
2.5 years × 25% = 62.5%
187 500 FCFA
Years 11 to 15 (30% per year) :
Tier for senior personnel
0 FCFA
Beyond 15 Years (35% per year) :
Maximum career rate
0 FCFA
Notice Period Pay in Lieu (Preavis) :
2 months salary
+600 000 FCFA

Chadian Labor Code Statutory Severance Pay Scale (Article 53)

Seniority Period Statutory Percentage Calculation Basis Legal Condition
1st to 5th Year 20% per year Average monthly pay over past 12 mos Minimum 1 year service required
6th to 10th Year 25% per year Average monthly pay over past 12 mos Pro-rata for fractional year months
11th to 15th Year 30% per year Average monthly pay over past 12 mos Pro-rata for fractional year months
Beyond 15 Years 35% per year Average monthly pay over past 12 mos Top rate for long-service employees

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) • Severance in Chad

What is the statutory severance pay scale in Chad?

Under Article 53 of the Labor Code, severance pay is: 20% of monthly salary per year for years 1-5; 25% for years 6-10; 30% for years 11-15; and 35% for every year exceeding 15 years.

What is the minimum seniority required to qualify for severance pay in Chad?

A minimum of 1 continuous year (12 months) of employment is legally required to qualify for statutory severance pay.

What salary is used reference base for calculating severance pay?

The reference basis is the average monthly remuneration (including base salary, regular productivity bonuses, and seniority allowances) earned over the 12 calendar months preceding the termination notice.

What are the legal notice periods (Preavis) in Chad?

Statutory notice periods are 1 month for hourly/daily workers, 2 months for supervisors and technical staff, and 3 months for managerial executives (cadres).

Is severance pay owed in case of resignation?

No, statutory dismissal severance is not owed in the case of voluntary employee resignation, though untaken accrued leave must still be paid in full.

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