Work conditions in the Maldives

The Active Population in Figures

Working Conditions

Legal Weekly Duration

Up to 48 huors per week

Retirement Age

65 years

Working Contracts

Employment contracts in Maldives may be for either a permanent or fixed-term (up to two years). The maximum duration of a probation period can be up to 3 months, and it cannot be extended.
Working contracts must be in writing and a copy must be given to the employee (under employment law, a penalty sum between MVR 2,000-20,000 will be levied if an employer fails to provide a copy of the employment contract to the employee).

Labour Laws

International Labour Organization (ILO), Information System on International Labour Standards - Maldives

Cost of Labour

Social Contributions

Social Security Contributions Paid By Employers: Minimum 7%
Social Security Contributions Paid By Employees: Minimum 7%

Social Partners

Labour Unions

Maldives Trade Union Congress (MTUC)
Tourism Employees Association of Maldives (TEAM)

Unionisation Rate

The Maldives Trade Union Congress (MTUC) is the National Center trade unions and workers organizations representing some 10,000 workers in Maldives

Labour Regulation Bodies