Lesotho Overtime & Public Holiday Calculator
Calculate overtime wage rates under Section 118 of the Lesotho Labor Code: 125% to 150% regular overtime, 200% double time for Sundays and official gazetted public holidays.
⏱️️ Lihora tse Eketsehileng tsa Mosebetsi (Overtime Inputs)
📊 Chelete ea Lihora tse Eketsehileng (Overtime Summary)
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❓ Lipotso tse Atisang ho Botsoa (FAQ)
What is the statutory overtime pay rate under the Lesotho Labor Code?
Under Section 118 of the Labor Code Order 1992, overtime performed in excess of standard statutory hours (45 hours per week) is compensated at not less than one and one-quarter times (1.25x / 125%) the employee’s regular hourly rate, with industrial CBAs commonly establishing one and one-half times (1.5x / 150%).
What is the statutory pay rate for working on Sundays in Lesotho?
Work performed on Sundays (or the designated weekly rest day) must be paid at double the regular hourly rate (2.0x / 200%) or compensated with alternative paid time off.
How is work compensated on official public holidays in Lesotho?
Under Section 120 of the Labor Code, working on an official gazetted public holiday entitles the employee to receive their standard daily wage PLUS a full day’s wages at double rate (effectively double-time compensation).
What is the hourly wage divisor for a monthly salaried worker in Lesotho?
For employees working a standard 45-hour work week, the statutory monthly hourly divisor is 195 hours (45 hours/week × 52 weeks / 12 months = 195 monthly hours).
Is there a statutory limit on overtime hours per week in Lesotho?
Yes. Under Section 118(2), no employee may be required to work more than eleven (11) overtime hours in any week, except under certified emergency conditions permitted by the Labor Commissioner.
Engr. Muhammad Shahzad
Verified Southern Africa Statutory Systems SpecialistChartered Systems Engineer and Public Finance Specialist. Calibrating statutory computation architectures for the Kingdom of Lesotho, including Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) PAYE and corporate tax regimes, SACU common external tariffs, Labor Code Order 1992 employee rights, and Mines and Minerals Act royalty frameworks.