Curacao Severance Pay & Cessantia Calculator
Determine statutory redundancy severance compensation under the Cessantia Ordinance (1 to 2 weeks per year), employer notice indemnity under Civil Code Book 7 (BW 7:672), and accumulated vacation liquidation in ANG (NAf) and USD.
Tenure & Termination Parameters
Cessantia Landsverordening (P.B. 1983, no. 85), Burgerlijk Wetboek Boek 7, and SOAW dismissals procedure.
Statutory Executive Summary: Curacao Cessantia & Dismissal Law
Under the Cessantia Landsverordening (P.B. 1983, no. 85) and Civil Code Book 7 (Burgerlijk Wetboek):
- Three-Tier Cessantia Formula:
- Years 1 through 10: 1 full week's wage per completed year of service.
- Years 11 through 20: 1.25 weeks' wage per completed year of service.
- Years 21 and above: 2.0 weeks' wage per completed year of service.
- Weekly Wage Base: Calculated strictly as
(Monthly Wage × 12) / 52. - Statutory Notice Indemnity (BW 7:672): Unless waived by mutual consent or worked, employers must provide 1 month (<5 yrs), 2 months (5–9 yrs), 3 months (10–14 yrs), or 4 months (15+ yrs) of gross wages.
- Accrued Leave Payout: Unused vacation days are fully compensable at
Monthly Wage / 21.67per day. - Currency Conversion: Pegged at 1 USD = 1.79 ANG (Central Bank of Curacao).
Comparative Matrix: Curacao Cessantia Entitlement by Tenure
Statutory comparison under Cessantia Landsverordening on a base salary of NAf 5,000/month (Weekly wage: NAf 1,153.85).
| Years of Service | Statutory Formula Tier | Total Cessantia Weeks | Civil Code Notice | Total Package (Cessantia + Notice) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Years | 1 wk / yr (3 wks) | 3.0 Weeks | 1 Month (NAf 5,000) | NAf 8,461.54 |
| 8 Years | 1 wk / yr (8 wks) | 8.0 Weeks | 2 Months (NAf 10,000) | NAf 19,230.77 |
| 14 Years | 10 wks + 4 × 1.25 wks (15 wks) | 15.0 Weeks | 3 Months (NAf 15,000) | NAf 32,307.69 |
| 24 Years | 10 + 12.5 + 4 × 2 wks (30.5 wks) | 30.5 Weeks | 4 Months (NAf 20,000) | NAf 55,192.31 |
Frequently Asked Questions: Curacao Severance & Cessantia
How is statutory Cessantia severance pay calculated in Curacao?
Under the Cessantia Landsverordening (P.B. 1983, no. 85), severance pay is tiered: 1 week's wage per year of service for years 1 through 10; 1.25 weeks' wage per year for years 11 through 20; and 2 weeks' wage per year for every year exceeding 20 years of service.
What is the statutory notice period under the Curacao Civil Code?
Under Article 7:672 of the Curacao Civil Code (Burgerlijk Wetboek Boek 7), mandatory employer notice periods are: 1 month for under 5 years of service; 2 months for 5 to 9 years; 3 months for 10 to 14 years; and 4 months for 15 or more completed years of service.
How is the statutory weekly wage derived from monthly pay?
The statutory weekly wage is calculated strictly as: Weekly Wage = (Monthly Gross Base Wage × 12) / 52.
When is an employee legally entitled to Cessantia in Curacao?
An employee is entitled to Cessantia whenever their employment is terminated through no fault of their own (redundancy, company reorganization, or employer bankruptcy). Dismissal for urgent cause (dringende reden / summary dismissal) disqualifies the worker from Cessantia.
Does an employer have to pay out unused vacation days upon dismissal?
Yes. Under Civil Code Article 7:641, all accrued but untaken statutory vacation days must be paid out in cash at the employee's regular daily wage rate upon separation.
Engr. Muhammad Shahzad
Verified Compliance AuthorLead Compliance Engineer & Caribbean Labor Law Specialist
Specialist in Dutch Caribbean employment legislation, Curacao Cessantia Landsverordening 1983, SOAW redundancy procedures, and Civil Code Book 7 severance jurisprudence.
📊 Curacao Statutory SVB, AOV & Belastingdienst Matrix
| Statutory Component / Legal Deduction Item | Calculated Amount (ANG) |
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