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Namibia Notice Period & Unfair Dismissal Damages Calculator

Labour Act (Act 11 of 2007) Sections 30, 33 & 86 • Office of the Labour Commissioner Arbitration Awards

Under Section 30 of the Namibia Labour Act (Act No. 11 of 2007), termination requires statutory written notice (up to 1 calendar month for staff with over 1 year of service). If an employer terminates without notice, they must pay full remuneration in lieu. Furthermore, for unfair dismissals without substantive or procedural fairness (Section 33), the Office of the Labour Commissioner or an Arbitrator can award backpay and financial compensation (typically 3 to 12 months of wages). Calculate your claims in Namibian Dollars (NAD / N$).

N$

Full salary package including contractual allowances.

Section 30 tiers determine minimum legal notice period.

Payment in lieu of notice owed if dismissed without working notice.

months

Typical arbitration compensation ranges between 3 to 12 months for unfair dismissal.

Notice Pay in Lieu & Arbitration Compensation Total

Statutory Notice Pay in Lieu
N$ 22,000
1 Month full salary
Unfair Dismissal Award
N$ 132,000
6 months arbitration damages
Total Potential Legal Claim
N$ 154,000
Notice in lieu + Damages
Labour Act Section 30 Notice Requirement: 1 calendar month (Service > 1 year)
Dispute Resolution Forum: Office of the Labour Commissioner (Conciliation & Arbitration)
Statutory Prescription Period: Must file dispute within 6 months of dismissal

📊 Statutory Breakdown Matrix

Statutory Component Amount / Metric
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Compensation for Loss of Remuneration --
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