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Zimbabwe Severance & Retrenchment Package Calculator

Labour Act (Chapter 28:01) Section 12C • Statutory 1 Month per 2 Years Service • ZIMRA Tax Relief in USD

Under Section 12C of the Zimbabwe Labour Act (Chapter 28:01), an employer terminating an employee on operational grounds (retrenchment / redundancy) is legally mandated to pay a statutory minimum retrenchment package of at least one (1) month's salary for every two (2) years of service (equivalent to 2 weeks per completed year). Calculate your gross entitlement, ZIMRA retrenchment tax exemption (first $10,000 or 1/3rd tax-free), and net lump sum in US Dollars (USD).

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Basic wage plus regular allowances.

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Section 12C statutory calculation: 1 month per 2 years.

Section 12C sets the non-negotiable minimum floor.

Section 12(4) mandates up to 3 months notice for staff with 2+ years service.

Statutory Retrenchment Entitlement & Tax Summary

Base Severance Package
$ 3,300.00
3 months salary (6 yrs @ 0.5/yr)
Notice Pay in Lieu
$ 3,300.00
3 months notice (Section 12(4))
Total Net Retrenchment Payout
$ 6,600.00
100% Tax-Exempt under ZIMRA
Statutory Minimum Floor (Section 12C): $ 3,300.00
ZIMRA Retrenchment Tax-Exempt Limit: Greater of $10,000 or 1/3rd of total package
Taxable Portion of Retrenchment: $ 0.00
Statutory Approval: Must be notified to Retrenchment Board (Section 12C)

📊 Zimbabwe Statutory Breakdown Matrix (ZIMRA, NSSA & Labour Act)

Statutory Component / Legal Deduction Item Calculated Amount (USD)
Primary Net / Statutory Payable Amount $0.00
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