🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea • Labour Law & Severance

PNG Severance & Redundancy Pay Calculator

Calculate termination settlements for redundancy or retrenchment in Papua New Guinea, including statutory notice pay, service gratuity, and tax-concession thresholds.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Statutory Background

What is the required notice period for termination in Papua New Guinea?

The Employment Act 1978 requires at least 4 weeks notice for employees with more than 5 years of service, 2 weeks for service between 1 and 5 years, and 1 week for service under 1 year, unless otherwise stipulated in the employment contract.

How is redundancy pay taxed by the IRC in PNG?

Under Section 67AA of the Income Tax Act, approved bona fide retrenchment or redundancy payouts receive concessional tax treatment, exempting the first K10,000 from standard income tax.

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