Work conditions in Mauritius

The Active Population in Figures

Working Conditions

Legal Weekly Duration

45 huors per week

Retirement Age

65 years

Working Contracts

Employment contracts in Mauritius may be for either a permanent or fixed-term and have to be in writing if the agreement to work is for more than a month.
A fixed-term contract is deemed to be a permanent contract when there is a break not exceeding 28 days between any two fixed-term contracts.

Labour Laws

International Labour Organization (ILO),

Information System on International Labour Standards - Mauritius

Cost of Labour

Minimum Wage

MUR 3,986 per month (source: ILO, 2011).

Social Contributions

Social Security Contributions Paid By Employers: For an employee, other than a public sector employee, earning a basic wage or salary not exceeding MUR 50,000 in a month, the social contributions rate payable by the employer is 3% (4.5% for public employees).
For an employee, other than a public sector employee, earning a basic wage or salary exceeding MUR 50,000 in a month, the social contributions rate payable by the employer is 6% (9% for public employees).
For an employee who is in the domestic service earning a basic wage or salary not exceeding MUR 3,000 in aggregate in a month from one or more employers, the social contributions rate payable by the employer is 3%.
Social Security Contributions Paid By Employees: For an employee, other than a public sector employee, earning a basic wage or salary not exceeding MUR 50,000 in a month, the social contributions rate payable by the employer is 1.5% (0% for public employees).
For an employee, other than a public sector employee, earning a basic wage or salary exceeding MUR 50,000 in a month, the social contributions rate payable by the employer is 3% (0% for public employees).

Social Partners

Labour Unions

Mauritius Labour Congress (MLC)
Mauritius Trade Union Congress (MTUC)
National Trade Union Confederation (NTUC)

Unionisation Rate

10.1% as of 2022

Labour Regulation Bodies