Mauritius Employment Guide

Mauritius Employment Guide

Mauritius, an island nation in the Indian Ocean, has a population of approximately 1.3 million. Its economy is driven by tourism, financial services, textiles, and information technology. Employment in Mauritius is governed by labor laws that regulate working hours, contracts, minimum wage, leave, and social security contributions. Employers must comply with local labor standards, ensuring fair treatment, occupational safety, and employee rights. The country has a stable business environment and offers opportunities for both local and international professionals.

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Currency

Mauritian Rupee (MUR)

Capital

Port Louis

Official language

English (administrative), French widely used

Salary Cycle

Monthly

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Paid Time Off Policy for Mauritius Employees

Full-time employees in Mauritius are entitled to 22 working days of paid time off (PTO) annually. This entitlement accrues at a rate of 1.84 days per month. Employees become eligible for the full annual leave allocation after completing 12 months of continuous service. However, SailGlobal offers an incentive: employees with perfect attendance (including no sick leave) during their first six months receive an additional day of PTO each month from months 7 to 12.

For part-time staff, PTO is calculated proportionally based on their weekly work schedule. The formula is: (Employee's weekly working days ÷ 5 standard working days) × 22 full-time PTO days.

Public Holidays in Mauritius

Mauritius recognizes 14 national public holidays, reflecting its diverse cultural heritage. This generous allocation supports work-life balance for employees across industries.

  1. New Year (2 days)
  2. Thaipoosam Cavadee
  3. Abolition of Slavery Day
  4. Chinese Spring Festival
  5. Maha Shivaratree
  6. Independence and Republic Day
  7. Ugadi
  8. Labour Day
  9. Eid al-Fitr
  10. Assumption of Mary
  11. Ganesh Chaturthi
  12. Arrival of Indentured Labourers
  13. Divali
  14. Christmas Day

Practical Implications for HR Professionals

When implementing leave policies in Mauritius, consider how religious holidays like Divali and Eid al-Fitr (which follow lunar calendars) create variable annual planning needs. SailGlobal's case studies show that transparent PTO tracking systems reduce administrative burden by 40% for multinational teams.

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