Eritrea Overtime Pay Calculator
Calculate statutory overtime compensation: 1.25× daytime (06:00-22:00), 1.50× night overtime, and 2.00× rest day/public holiday work.
โ๏ธ Wage & Overtime Hours
Contractual basic salary used to determine regular hourly wage.
Normal workdays beyond 8 hours daily.
Nocturnal overtime work between 10 PM and 6 AM.
Work performed on scheduled rest days or national holidays.
Statutory Overtime Payroll Ledger Labour Proclamation 118/2001
Statutory Working Time Limits (Proclamation 118)
Overtime work is strictly voluntary and capped at 2 hours per working day, except during emergency machinery repairs, fire, or national defense.
Workers must be granted at least 24 consecutive hours of weekly rest (normally on Sunday). Sunday work mandates 200% pay plus compensatory rest.
Eritrea Statutory Overtime Premium Rates Matrix
Standard multipliers and statutory conditions codified under Articles 54 through 57 of Proclamation 118/2001.
| Shift Classification | Qualifying Hours Window | Statutory Multiplier | Hourly Rate (on 28.85 ERN/h) | Compensatory Rest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daytime Overtime | 06:00 to 22:00 (Beyond 8h) | 1.25× (125%) | 36.06 ERN / h | Not Mandatory |
| Night Overtime | 22:00 to 06:00 (Night Work) | 1.50× (150%) | 43.27 ERN / h | Not Mandatory |
| Weekly Rest Day (Sunday) | Any Hours on Weekly Rest | 2.00× (200%) | 57.69 ERN / h | Mandatory Compensatory Day |
| National Public Holiday | Official Gazetted Holiday | 2.00× - 2.50× | 57.69 - 72.12 ERN / h | Mandatory Day Off |
Frequently Asked Questions: Eritrea Overtime & Labour Law
What is the standard legal working week in the State of Eritrea?
Under Article 50 of Labour Proclamation No. 118/2001, normal working hours may not exceed 8 hours per day or 48 hours per week across 6 working days. Certain commercial or corporate contracts establish a 40-hour week across 5 working days.
What are the statutory overtime premium rates in Eritrea?
Under Articles 54 through 57, overtime work is compensated at the following rates: (a) Daytime overtime (06:00 to 22:00) at 1.25 times the regular basic hourly wage; (b) Night-time overtime (22:00 to 06:00) at 1.50 times the regular basic hourly wage; and (c) Work performed on a weekly rest day (Sunday) or recognized public holiday at 2.00 times the regular hourly wage.
How is the statutory basic hourly wage derived from a monthly salary?
For employees on a standard 48-hour working week, the monthly wage divisor is 208 hours (48 hours ร 52 weeks รท 12 months). The hourly wage is therefore: Monthly Basic Salary รท 208. For employees on a 40-hour week, the divisor is 173.33 hours.
Are there daily or weekly statutory limits on overtime work?
Yes. Overtime work is generally restricted to a maximum of 2 hours per day and 10 to 12 hours per week, except in cases of emergency, machinery breakdown, national defense duties, or unavoidable continuous industrial processing.
Is overtime pay subject to Personal Income Tax in Eritrea?
Yes. Overtime compensation is aggregated with the employee's regular monthly salary and taxed under the progressive Personal Income Tax (PIT) schedule (ranging from 2% up to 30%) by the employer's payroll department.
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Standardized strictly in adherence to Articles 50 through 57 of the Transitional Labour Proclamation No. 118/2001 of the State of Eritrea and Ministry of Labour workweek regulations. Client-side execution protects confidential payroll records.
๐ State of Eritrea Inland Revenue Department (IRD) Matrix
| Statutory Component / Legal Deduction Item | Calculated Amount (ERN) |
|---|---|
| Primary Net / Statutory Payable Amount | 0.00 Nakfa |