Liberia Overtime & Holiday Pay Calculator
Calculate overtime wage rates under Section 4.3 of the Liberia Decent Work Act 2015: 150% regular overtime, 200% double time for weekly rest days and public holidays.
⏱️️ Work & Overtime Parameters
📊 Overtime Pay Summary
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❓ Frequently Asked Statutory Questions (FAQ)
What is the maximum standard work week under the Liberia Decent Work Act 2015?
Under Section 4.3 of the Decent Work Act, standard regular working hours cannot exceed eight (8) hours per day or forty-eight (48) hours per week for adult workers in non-hazardous occupations.
What is the statutory overtime pay rate in Liberia?
Work performed in excess of regular daily or weekly hours must be compensated at an overtime rate of not less than one hundred and fifty percent (150% / 1.5x) of the employee’s regular hourly rate.
What compensation is required for working on rest days or public holidays?
Employees required to work on their designated weekly rest day or an official statutory public holiday are entitled to double-time pay (200% / 2.0x the normal hourly wage rate).
How is the standard hourly wage divisor calculated in Liberia?
For employees on a monthly salary working a 48-hour week, the standard statutory hourly rate divisor is 208 hours (48 hours/week × 52 weeks / 12 months = 208 hours/month).
Is overtime mandatory under Liberian labor legislation?
No. Overtime work is generally voluntary, except under certified emergency circumstances involving essential public services, equipment breakdown, or force majeure.
Engr. Muhammad Shahzad
Verified West Africa Statutory Systems SpecialistChartered Systems Engineer and Fiscal Modeler. Specializing in statutory labor standards under the Liberia Decent Work Act 2015, Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) tax administration, National Social Security and Welfare Corporation (NASSCORP) pension actuarial schedules, ECOWAS Common External Tariffs, and extractive mineral royalties.