Remote’s guide to employing in

Dominica
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With localized contracts, easy invoice management, and best-in-class compliance, you can grow your team in Dominica with confidence. Currently, you can hire and manage contractors in Dominica through Remote, but our EOR services are not yet live.

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Services available in this country:
Contractor Management
  • Capital City

    Roseau

  • Currency

    Eastern Caribbean dollar ($, XCD)

  • Languages

    Dominican Creole, French, and English

  • Population size

    71,991

Services available in this country:
Contractor Management
Dominican Cruise Port
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Employment termination in Dominica

Termination process

Employee contracts can either be terminated at will or with justification, provided the appropriate notice period is provided.

Notice period

Employees who’re dismissed on justified grounds are entitled to only 48 hours of notice before being let go. On the other hand, employees who’re terminated at will are entitled to notice periods depending on their seniority:

  • Up to three months of employment: seven days’ notice

  • Six months: 14 days’ notice

  • One year: 28 days’ notice

Severance pay

Employees are entitled to severance packages depending on their tenure with an employer’s organization.

  • 3 – 6 months: 6 days’ pay

  • 6 – 12 months: 13 days’ pay

  • 1 – 5 years: 21 days pay for every year worked

  • 5+ years: 23 days’ pay for every year worked

Probation periods

Probation periods can last up to three months.